This is why we share African Stories
As African women, we should share our stories because it gives us a voice in a society that doesn’t want to hear us. Sharing our stories will challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about African women and contribute towards the empowerment and representation of African women in various spheres of life….
I am becoming the submissive girlfriend
My feelings have been all over the place lately, and I’m stuck between two different ones. Recently, I’ve been having trouble with the idea of being a submissive girlfriend. I do want to take care of my relationship and help my partner, that’s not the case. I’ve worked hard…
Going home for Christmas means nostalgia and anxiety
I’m excited and scared at the same time because it’s that time of year again. Going home for Christmas has always made me feel a lot of different things, like love and worry. I should be happy about the thought of being with family, the comfort of familiar faces,…
My painful experiences do not define me
At the tender age of 12, my family experienced an incredibly trying period in our life. My mother had been employed at Kiblepark, providing our family with some sort of stability and comfort. It was not much, but it was something. However, an unexpected turn of events when the…
Never stop fighting until you’ve reached your destination
My name is Farisai Mapepa, hailing from the vibrant heart of Zimbabwe, Kwekwe City, often referred to as the “City of Gold.” In my family, I stand as the only girl amongst three remarkable boys. I wear multiple hats in the world of storytelling: a scriptwriter, director, and an…