Idah’s Story: Changing the Narrative One Step at a Time
My name is Idah November, and my friends affectionately call me Manana. I am a 45-year-old resident of Hoopstad in Tikwana Township.
Like many of you would know, living in a Township is extremely hard. These hardships forced me to take control of my life and well-being. I did so…
My message for you today is to never give up
When faced with challenges and adversity, my message to you is simple yet powerful: never give up!
Life’s journey is filled with obstacles, but it is through unwavering determination and resilience that we find the strength to overcome.
Embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth, learn from failures, and let the fire…
Raising my son and trying to figure things out
I am constantly wondering what I am doing, plus the anxiety that comes with motherhood doesn’t help. So, that day, when my toddler held my mirror, and it slipped through his tiny little hands, shattering into a thousand pieces, you can guess that I was so upset. I wanted…
Focus on your happiness
Focusing on your own happiness means prioritizing your well-being and taking intentional actions that promote feelings of joy, contentment, and fulfillment. It involves acknowledging your needs, values, and desires, and making choices that align with them. Focusing on your own happiness also means taking responsibility for your own emotions…
But How Can I Be Me?
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets
Poem by Akosua Dufia Boakye
But How Can I Be Me?
I am not who I want to be
The…
Choose To Try Again
Poem by Sarah Eno Obongha
Choose To Try Again
At times the hope of a river flows into a canal,
Draining away its current.
At times, the faith of the moon is covered by the cloud
Leaving its mouth silent, even when it screams out loud.
At times the strength of the rain is shadowed by…
