Culture

Bring Back Our Girls – Where Are They Now?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

Two years ago, over 200 girls were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok in Nigeria. The news went worldwide trending the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls showing unity in not only race but in family as well. These girls still remain missing but dozens have escaped. Those who miraculously escaped are either too scared to reveal … Continue reading →

Culture

Nigeria bans FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION), will this trend continue in other parts of Africa?

Posted on July 28, 2015 by #mygirlsquad • Leave a comment

Without having to reach out for a dictionary to check the meaning, the word itself ‘mutilation’ says it all. It has connotations of destroying/terminating. Then for the word to be associated with the genital area, it inevitably sends massive shivers down the spine and makes one cringe at the thought of it. The horrific reality … Continue reading →