Nigeria’s presidential election is over, so now what’s next?
Like most Nigerians, I had my fingers crossed. I believed we were about to break free from the chains of kakistocracy. I thought about the child I would most likely have in 4-8 years. I was happy that my child and the future generations would not endure the same…
I am a Rich African Woman
‘Rich’ is very subjective and can mean different things to different people. But in this context, I am talking about being financially wealthy. In that case, the title of this article is misleading because I am not a Rich African Woman, well, at least not yet. But I aspire…
What does the African Charter say about GBV
It is pretty upsetting how many African women and girls are unaware of the fact that there are international and regional (continental laws) that promote and protect their most fundamental human rights. Apart from the fact that African governments have national laws and policies to fight against issues such…
Intermittent fasting: Yay or Nay?
I did little bit of research on intermittent fasting and I wanted to share my findings with you.
I discovered that intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that involves alternating periods of fasting with periods of normal eating. There are several different ways to practice intermittent fasting, but the most…
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…
I Am Still Battling With Sickle Cell Disease
Growing up, I was always treated differently. I wasn’t allowed to play sports, and my mom always forced me to wear thick sweaters. No matter how hot I felt, I could never take it off because my mom did not want me to catch pneumonia.
Irrespective of the precautions I…
Biankie, The Black African Woman Against Domestic Violence
I am Biankie. I’m a young black African woman. In my community, women have no say, women are not given the opportunity to be leaders, and a community where domestic violence is the norm.
This is my story.
Biankie, The Black African Woman Against Domestic Violence
I was born into a family…
Protecting African Women from Climate Change
African women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. They have contributed the least to the crisis but will continue to experience most of the climate change impacts. These impacts vary from crop failures to water scarcity and conflict for natural resources. This aggravates existing socio-economic issues,…