I was in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city a few days ago when something struck me; I couldn't help but notice how colonial the city's infrastructure is. I have been there numerous times before, yet for some reason I had never really paid attention to it. However, this time around it hit me differently. Once… Continue reading Echoes of Our Stolen Dreams: A reflection on Africa’s Interrupted Trajectory Through Colonisation
Behind the Mask: The Unspoken Battles of Men’s Mental Health
*In commemoration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an honour to feature the reflections of a young man who is learning to redefine what it truly means to be strong. His words remind us that strength is not about hiding emotions or enduring pain in silence. There is no shame in asking for help… Continue reading Behind the Mask: The Unspoken Battles of Men’s Mental Health
The weight of home
Rumbidzai arrived in Texas as a giddy, bright-eyed teenager with a suitcase full of dreams. She was ready to embrace this new chapter of her life with so much enthusiasm, despite the daunting reality of being far from home and alone, for the first time. Her first culture shock came quickly, the unbearable heat. She… Continue reading The weight of home
Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
Adulting, that state we can't unsubscribe from. There’s no pause button, no breaks. Its a never-ending, continuous cycle of showing up every single day, even on days you don't want to. When I was a child, I looked up to the adults around me in awe. They seemed to have it all under control. I… Continue reading Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
F for Feminism
Feminism - that word a lot of African men hate so much. If you stand up for yourself, challenge a societal norm or say something in support of women, you'll hear it: "you are starting to sound like a feminist!" And no, it is not meant as a compliment. They've even added it to the… Continue reading F for Feminism
Megan Sekenhamo 