African womanhood and the burden of endurance
The piece explores the complexities of African womanhood characterized by endurance and resilience amidst patriarchal oppression. It critiques the expectation for women to silently bear pain in love, work, and healthcare while encouraging expression and visibility. The author advocates for writing as a means of resistance, emphasizing the need for recognition and empowerment beyond suffering.
When Christmas was simple
Christmas means many things to different people. Although it is widely accepted that Jesus Christ was not born on the 25th of December, it is still an important holiday in the Christian calendar. One that symbolises the birth of the Messiah, who came to redeem the sins of the people. In most cases, it is…
Finishing Strong
As the year draws to a close, the infamous year end fatigue kicks in. The weight of chasing deadlines, making decisions and implementing them now feels heavy. Waking up in the morning suddenly seems harder, days are unbearably long and the high temperatures don’t help either. Still, in all that weariness, so much still demands…
Megan Sekenhamo 