As a black person, I carry a weight that has been passed down from generation to generation. This weight is called the “black tax.” A long history of racial unfairness and economic inequality has taught me that it is my job to support my extended family and community financially….
I recently had the privilege of attending an event that inspired me profoundly. The “1000 Stories 100000 Trees” initiative felt like a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path toward a more empowered future for African women. There was an electric energy in the air as I stood…
Debt has been a steady shadow over my early adult life, but it has finally cleared. After years of hard work and sacrifice, I’m standing tall and shining with happiness and pride because I’ve hit a long-awaited goal: the day I finished paying off my student loans. This moment,…
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a town where people live slowly, like the river that flows through it. I was born and raised in this simple place, which was filled with the love of a close-knit community and the bright colours of nature’s…
Take a moment to ponder this truth: we are no strangers to being surrounded by those ‘dark walls’ in life. If you pause for some self-reflection, you’ll notice how much these challenges occupy your thoughts.
Life’s ups and downs, the situations we find ourselves in – they all play a…
Every time I hear that my friends would rather go visit Europe for vacation I tell them to first consider African cities because there are so many amazing cities in Africa to visit. Each of these cities have their own unique culture, history, and attractions. Here are ten of…
As I began to assimilate and became part of my community, through discussions and constant deliberations with the chiefs, the locals, the academics/learned/intellectuals, as well as those in the diaspora, I quickly realized that my quest for development in my community would never be a one-person game. I became…
Energy poverty is a severe and growing problem in Africa. It is defined as a lack of access to modern energy services, such as electricity and clean cooking facilities, that are essential for economic development and human well-being. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 600 million people…
Africa has a history of not owning its own solutions. This is because Africa has been exploited by the international arena for decades, which meant that every economic, social and environmental challenge always had western inspired solutions. However, Africans have proved to have tailor-made solutions to their challenges using…
To be born African means to have been born on the African continent, which is the second-largest and second-most populous continent in the world. Africa is a continent with a rich history and diverse cultures, with over 54 countries and more than 1.3 billion people.
Being born African can mean…