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Embracing African Solutions for African Problems

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…

Easter holidays can be triggering

Easter holidays can be triggering for some people due to a variety of reasons. Easter is a religious holiday that holds significant meaning for many Christians, and for some people who have experienced religious trauma or abuse, the holiday may trigger feelings of anxiety, fear, or even PTSD-like symptoms.

Holidays…

I was born African

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…

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…

Dear African Woman

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 Brenda Dokmah Bakomora
Dear African Woman
If I haven’t told you that you are beautiful, you are
If I…

The Unveiling

THE UNVEILING 
What is this veil covering your eyes?
Who is the one telling you these lies?
Why are you allowing these negative thoughts to linger?
Can’t you see who you are becoming?
Letting the hands and opinions of others decide your fate.
Your path is like no other, yet you seek direction outside of…