The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (Panafest) 2025
By Oluchi Obiahu The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) 2025 was held in Ghana from July 17 to August 2, under the theme “Let us speak of reparative justice – Pan-African Artistic Activism.” The festival opened with an atonement ceremony at the Salaga Slave Market, followed by a vibrant Creative Explosion Concert in Accra that […]
When Belief Beats Authenticity: The Exhaustion of Curated Realness
By May Ikeora-Amamgbo In today’s hyper-connected world, the call to “be authentic” rings louder than ever. Every podcast, every Instagram reel, every self-help book nudges us to “just be yourself.” Yet, paradoxically, we live in a time where authenticity has been polished, planned, and packaged to fit an algorithm. The new authenticity is branded. It […]
SIPPING AND SLAYING
Shop Savvy, Live Smart: Your Guide to Smarter Spending! By Oluchi Obiahu Picture this: we’re vibing on a rooftop in Lagos, the breeze is giving life, and we’re sipping some red wine and dishing smarter ways to shop like a pro with catchy tips. You know, shopping is a whole lifestyle that keeps you looking […]
“The Guilt I Carry in Silence”
By Anonymous I don’t talk about this to anyone. Not my friends, not my family, not even in the little social circles where everyone pretends to care about “global issues” over coffee and curated Instagram posts. But since this page is the only place I can be truly honest, I’ll let the words fall out […]
Two Worlds of Change: Emergency Relief and Long-Term Action in Global NGOs
By Francisca Sinjae When crises strike, the world looks to organizations that can act fast bringing food, water, shelter, and safety within hours or days. But beyond the chaos of emergencies, another set of organizations work quietly and steadily, reshaping societies and opening doors for women and girls. Together, these two kinds of NGOs form […]
A Review of Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A Testament to Love’s Many Forms. By Ikupolusi Ariyike Gabriel García Márquez, the Nobel laureate who gifted the world the magical realism of One Hundred Years of Solitude, turns his masterful prose to a more intimate, yet equally pro-found, subject in Love in the Time of Cholera: the nature of love […]
Empowering youth through Mandela’s legacy in Cape Town and launching global finance careers with the World Bank two transformative paths shaping tomorrow’s leaders today.
By Zamie Ayo Location: Cape Town, South Africa Program Type: Leadership Development, historical reflection and collaborative dialogue that honours Mandela enduring spirit Deadline: 23-11-2025 About the Event Honoring Mandela’s Legacy through Youth Leadership The Mandela Impact Forum 2025 is a unique and transformative gathering of young leaders, change-makers, and visionaries from around the globe, brought […]
Crowning Glory: Women and Headwrap Traditions Across Continents
By Sipho Khumalo There’s something magnetic about a woman in a headwrap. She enters the room, fabric folded just so, colors clashing or blending in ways you never imagined, and suddenly her presence feels taller. A headwrap isn’t just a piece of cloth, it’s a crown, a story, a wink at history, and sometimes, a […]
Interiors with a Conscience: How Design Can Serve Humanity
By Emmanuella Abraham We spend an average of 90% of our time indoors (65% at home), so the walls around us profoundly affect our mood and health. Modern designers and psychologists emphasize that interiors are not just decoration, they’re dynamic environments that shape how we feel and behave. As one design report puts it, architects […]
Women-Led Groups Receive Less Than 1% of Humanitarian Aid, Despite Being the Lifeline in Crisis
By Tilly Boateng When disaster strikes, women’s organizations are often the first to respond. They offer shelter, health services, protection and hope. Yet today, women-led organizations (WLOs) receive less than 1% of humanitarian aid globally, jeopardizing their ability to support communities in crisis zones. The Hidden Heroism of Women on the Ground Across conflict areas, […]