The Soft Warrior
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and the Refugee Women Who Remake the World In the still heat of Mahama refugee camp in Rwanda, Gugu Mbatha-Raw stood quietly. Not as an actress or celebrity, but as a witness. All around her, laughter mixed with movement. Women sold beaded jewelry and handwoven baskets. Children danced barefoot in dusty alleyways. These […]
Recycled Radiance: UpcycledTools And Beauty Hacks FromThe Margins
By Yunik Treasure Across refugee communities worldwide, beauty is not a luxury; it is a quiet act of resilience. In the absence of stability, access to commercial products, or privacy many displaced women find ways to maintain their personal grooming and cultural rituals using natural ingredients, improvised tools, and inherited traditions. These routines, often built […]
Did You Know? Tattoos Are the New Passports for Refugee Women
By Tilly Boateng Ink and Identity: How Refugee Women Preserve History on Their Skin When homes vanish and official records disappear, some displaced women are turning to an unexpected archive: their skin. These tattoos, once cultural adornments, now serve as living memorials of identity, lineage, and resistance. Amazigh (Berber) Women of North Africa Amazigh women in Morocco, […]
ISSUE 021
Welcome to Issue 21, where softness meets strength, and storytelling wears silk and steel. This edition is all about harmony, healing, and high impact femininity. Gracing our cover is the luminous Gugu Mbatha-Raw, a woman who bends
time, borders, and expectations with quiet brilliance. Alongside her, we spotlight Nkem Offonabo, aptly dubbed “The Harmonizer,” for her masterful work balancing purpose, peace, and power in women’s lives.
Did You Know? Nature’s Secret for Making More Milk
By Tilly Boateng Breastfeeding can feel like an Olympic event sometimes, exhausting, rewarding, and requiring serious stamina! But did you know your body is already equipped with secret superpowers to help you boost your milk supply? Here’s how to tap into those natural magic tricks with no fancy supplements needed! Sip Like a Queen You’ve […]
Pregnancy Superfoods: 10 Powerhouse Picks to Boost Your Baby’s Brain Development
By Tilly Boateng They say you’re eating for two, but when it comes to your baby’s brain, you’re actually feeding the future. What you munch on during pregnancy isn’t just fueling your cravings (hello, midnight pickles); it’s laying down the building blocks of your baby’s brain, boosting their memory, focus, learning abilities, and even their […]
Mix, Mingle, Make It Yours: Easy DIY Drinks Every Woman Should Try
By Uganze Chikezie There’s something empowering about making your own drink. No bartender, no complicated steps, just you, your ingredients, and the mood you’re in. Whether you’re hosting friends, winding down after a long day, or simply celebrating yourself, these DIY drinks are crafted for ease, style, and taste. Forget fancy equipment or hard-to-pronounce liqueurs. […]
Fathers, Daughters & the Love That Shapes Us
By Ikupolusi Ariyike In a world that often praises mothers for their endless love and labor (as it should), the quiet strength of a father can sometimes slip into the background. But today, we pause and shine the light on dads, the silent shoulders, the fixers, the protectors, the first heroes, and for many of […]
Alex Asogwa: Wearing Your Mood, Wearing Your Truth
By Uganze Chikezie In a world where fashion trends flicker and fade, Alex Asogwa’s Lerksea stands out as a quiet but powerful statement. Lerksea isn’t just about clothes. It’s about embracing your true self and wearing every mood and emotion with pride. Inspired by the ocean’s quiet strength and depth, Alex has created a brand […]
Turkey’s Elective C-Section Ban, A Step Too Far?
By Chloe Beaufoy What’s Happening? In April 2025, Turkey’s Health Ministry introduced a new regulation banning elective Caesarean sections in private hospitals and clinics. The rule applies to all non-medically necessary C-sections, meaning that unless there’s a clinical reason, women must give birth naturally. This policy is part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s larger push […]