Pink Tariffs and the Trade War: How U.S.-China Tensions Are Undermining Women’s Economic Progress
By Tom Connolly Introduction The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have far-reaching implications beyond the geopolitical and economic spheres. One of the less discussed yet profoundly affected groups are women, both as consumers and as workers in global supply chains. This article delves into the multifaceted ways in which the U.S.-China […]
TikTok’s ‘Soft Life’ Movement: Why African Women Are Opting Out of Hustle Culture
By Antoine Pepper Bye, Burnout! Hello, Bubble Baths! Move over, #GirlBoss, there’s a new vibe in town, and it’s all about silk pajamas, scented candles, and saying “absolutely not” to unnecessary stress. Enter the #SoftLife movement, TikTok’s latest rebellion against the glorification of grind culture. And guess who’s leading the charge? African women, that’s who. […]
Disabled And Divine: Women Rewriting The Ability Narrative
By Francisca Sinjae For too long, stories about disabled women have followed a tired script, one where they are either framed as tragic heroines overcoming suffering, or noble caretakers who sacrifice dreams for survival. Rarely are they centered as powerful agents of reinvention, shaping culture, sports, fashion, and the way we define ability itself. But […]
MELANIE PERKINS
Redesigning Possibility By Charity Rain From Perth to the planet, the Canva CEO proves that vision and not validation is the ultimate currency of change. When Melanie Perkins launched her first startup at 19, she wasn’t trying to be the next tech titan. She just wanted to make design simpler. What she ended up building […]
Amapiano Feminism: How Women Producers Are Shaping The Sound
By Francisca Sinjae There’s something electric about the log drum. That hypnotic, rubbery bass that sneaks up on you, pulls your shoulders into a bounce, and reminds you, “This is amapiano.” Originating from the townships of South Africa in the mid-2010s, the genre’s DNA is deeply rooted in house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music. But […]
ISSUE 018
They say May is for mothers, but let’s be honest, it’s also for muses, moguls, and metaphors.
Upcoming Events
By Oluchi Obiahu The Wear Africa Expo and Exhibition in Abuja is an annual event focused on showcasing Africa’s fashion, textile, and apparel industries. The Wear Africa Expo and Exhibition in Abuja is an annual event focused on showcasing Africa’s fashion, textile, and apparel industries. It brings together designers, manufacturers, retailers, and fashion enthusiasts to […]
Confessions of a Shadow Star
An Anonymous Journal Entry I don’t think I’ve ever admitted this before not even to myself. But here it is: I have spent the last ten years being the second-best version of myself. Not the worst. Not broken. But… edited. Cropped. Dimmed. I’ve learned to perform just enough light to make people comfortable, but not […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions is a concise yet powerful guide to raising a feminist child. Written as a letter to a friend seeking advice on how to raise her daughter, Adichie expands on the themes of gender equality, self-worth, and independence that she first explored […]
When Zeal Isn’t Enough: Choosing Purpose Over Passivity
By Zamie Ayo A woman named Judith chose not to pursue any form of work or skill acquisition because, from her perspective, doing so would distract her from serving God. She was deeply committed to church activities; you would always see her in church and at various religious events. Now, let me be clear: I’m […]