Khadija Gbla grew up in Sierra Leone. As a young girl, she was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As a woman, she lives with the consequences of FGM everyday. She is determined that this form of abuse against young girls will end, and she wants to end it in her lifetime. Khadija strives to … Continue reading
Michaela DePrince grew up as an orphan in Sierra Leone during the civil war. Her life was difficult from the start, with her father killed by militant rebels and her mother dying of starvation. Frequently malnourished, mistreated and derided, life only got worse when she had to flee to a refugee camp after her orphanage … Continue reading
Sunday afternoon, my mother’s kitchen Johannesburg South This is officially my first post as a married woman. Yes, me, I am married. Two weeks ago a pastor, who made a beautiful speech that involved Jungian theory, married my now husband and me. It’s still a bit dreamlike in my head but here is where I … Continue reading
So by now Solange is a staple in your playlist and you are trying to think of new ways to switch it up. Well I am here to give you the scoop for the weekend. If you haven’t already heard of Jamilia Woods here is a quick background to the future powerhouse. She is widely … Continue reading
Old habits die hard. Toxic relationship patterns die even harder. If you think back on some of your previous relationships, do you notice certain patterns? If you have ever been in a toxic relationship, you may find it difficult to establish different patterns in your new relationship. Unfortunately leaving a relationship behind does not always … Continue reading
Navigating the social media sea can be difficult to say the least. There are however always truths that we all know well. You send a “LMAO I CAN’T STOP LAUGHING” text to your friend while you have a straight face in real-life. Those precious people who re-post and believe everything they see, like an article … Continue reading
Social media can be tricky but here are some truths to it. There are three levels to sadness. One: remaining silent Two: crying Three: removing WhatsApp profile picture and status. When your friend breaks up with their ex, you have to unfriend their ex on social media too and heaven forbid, you dare like their … Continue reading
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