ISSUE 019
This May, we’re not just making noise, we’re making statements. And who better to lead the charge than our cover star, Stephanie Busari? Journalist… Trailblazer, Truth-teller. The kind of woman who doesn’t just report the headlines, she rewrites them.
1. 78TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
A stage for world cinema Each year, during the 12 days of the event, almost 39,000 professionals and festival goers climb the 24 steps of the “Palais” under thegaze of millions of cinema lovers. The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to unfold from May 13 to May 24, 2025, bringing together the world’s most […]
DID YOU KNOW? Mother’s Day Has Feminist and Anti-War Roots?
By Tilly Boateng Although her vision didn’t immediately take hold, it laid the groundwork for future observances. Decades later, Anna Jarvis, inspired by her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis, a community health advocate who sought to honor the sacrifices of mothers. In 1908, she organized the first official Mother’s Day service in Grafton, West Virginia. Jarvis […]
Side Hustle or Scam? The Truth About Digital Courses
By Zamie Ayo In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the rise of online courses promising to teach you how to “make money online” has exploded into a full-blown industry. From TikTok ads and YouTube videos to Instagram reels and email newsletters, countless entrepreneurs and influencers now offer digital products claiming to unlock the secrets of financial […]
Motherhood Beyond Sacrifices and Stereotypes: Redefining the Narrative
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Motherhood is often framed as a role defined by endless sacrifice, selflessness, and predefined societal expectations. While love and dedication are central to parenting, reducing motherhood to mere martyrdom or idealized stereotypes does a disservice to mothers’ diverse, complex experiences. It’s time to shift the conversation and celebrate motherhood as a dynamic, […]
Chop Life: The Cultural Power of Food in African Celebrations
By Sunday Samuel In Africa, celebrations are not just about the event, they’re about the experience, and food is at the heart of that experience. Whether it’s a wedding, naming ceremony, festival, or even a funeral, one thing is certain: you will eat, and you will eat well. “Chop life” isn’t just a slang, it’s […]
Met Gala 2025: A Eulogy for Glamour or a Rebirth of Black Dandyism?
The 2025 Met Gala arrived with a theme so potent it could’ve resurrected André Leon Talley himself: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. A celebration of Black dandyism’s legacy, it promised to honor the Atlantic diaspora’s sartorial rebellion, where a pocket square was a protest and a Zoot Suit a middle finger to oppression. Instead, the night […]
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 […]