Different, Not Less
Little People, Big Presence: Celebrating Dwarfism Day By Oluchi Obiahu Dwarfism Awareness Day is a day to celebrate individuals with short stature, challenge stereotypes, and embrace the beauty of diversity in every form. When we think of “standing tall,” our minds often go to physical height. But truth be told, some of the tallest spirits […]
Her Roots, Her Road
Traveling Back to Ancestry for Self-Discovery By Ikupolusi Ariyike The air in Accra feels both familiar and new. I stand barefoot at the edge of the Atlantic, watching waves kiss the sand near the old fort. Somewhere between the sound of the ocean and the hum of the city, I feel something rise in me, […]
Symbols of Strength
The Global Story Behind the Pink Ribbon By Antoinne Pepper The little pink ribbon has become an enduring emblem of solidarity and hope. Every October the world “goes pink,” honoring millions of lives touched by breast cancer. The ribbon’s journey began in the early 1990s when New York breast cancer survivor Charlotte Haley hand-stitched peach-colored […]
Did You Know? The Curious Origins Behind Everyday Things
By Tom Boyd Ever wonder why we do some of the things we do or where certain habits came from? From fashion choices to funny sayings, so much of what we call “normal” has roots that are anything but ordinary. 1. Why Women Wear High Heels Long before heels strutted down runways, Persian horsemen wore […]
ISSUE 029
October reminds us that pink is more than a colour. It is a conversation …one that began with ribbons and rallies but has since grown into research, resilience, and real change. This edition is our nod to the fighters, survivors, scientists, and storytellers who remind us that advocacy is a form of love. From “Symbols of Strength”, our cover story tracing the global journey of the pink ribbon, to “Curemakers”, spotlighting the women redefining medical innovation, this issue celebrates courage in its most beautiful form.
The Cyclical Woman
By Ese Ogaga Women’s health doesn’t follow a straight line. It comes in waves, in cycles, in seasons. From the moment a girl enters adolescence to the time she embraces meno-pause, her body keeps moving through changes. Sometimes quietly, sometimes dramatically. Each stage matters, and when we begin to see them as connected, we can […]
The Legacy Closet
Honoring the Past and Styling the Present By Ikupolusi Ariyike We’ve all seen it: the viral TikTok of a Gen Z’er floating in her grandmother’s vintage 70s maxi dress, or the Instagram reel where a sharp-suited young professional credits her confidence to her grandfather’s timeless tailoring. There’s a powerful movement happening in fashion, one that […]
Tips, Tricks, and No Receipts The Rise of Empty Expertise
By May Ikeora-Amamgbo It started with a scroll. A casual one. Just me, my couch, and a harmless twenty-minute break that somehow turned into an algorithm-led avalanche of gurus, coaches, strategists, and foun-ders giving tips on everything from “how to go viral in three days” to “building a six-figure brand with only Canva and vibes.” […]
8 Tips on How to Help Young Girls Build a Better Relationship with Money
By Zamie Ayo In a world where financial literacy shapes choices, confidence, and independence, teaching young girls about money isn’t just a skill it’s a form of empowerment. Yet, across many societies, conversa-tions around money often remain taboo, especially for girls. This silence has lasting effects, leading many young women to grow up with uncertainty, […]
“She Said No Because He Didn’t Kneel”
The Viral Proposal That Split the Internet By Daniel Agusi Aman proposes. A woman says no. Ordinarily; it’d be a private heartbreak. But when a video of a man proposing without kneeling hit the inter-net, it became something else entirely, a global referendum on love, respect, and modern relationships. In the clip, the man stands […]