Before I proceed, I would like to reassure the members of the Bey-hive that this is not an attack on their queen lest I be stung. Almost every project Beyonce release confirms that she is music royalty in the eyes of millions of fans, admirers, and onlookers. Black Is King is no different. A unique Continue Reading
About seven years ago, I experienced a seismic shift in my life that ultimately left me feeling very adrift. Having spent most of my life battling with high self-doubt and low self-esteem, I questioned who I was and lost belief in my value more than ever before. My mental and emotional unrest manifested itself physically Continue Reading
Today, the only thing that seems certain in Zimbabwe is uncertainty itself. The country has been marked by a deteriorating economy which has seen hyperinflation, a rise in unemployment, a shortage of commodities such as sugar, fuel and cooking oil, and now a global pandemic. Such is the environment that 20 something-yer-old Zimbabweans, myself included, Continue Reading
Human beings have what is known as negativity bias. This means that they are generally more responsive to negative stimuli than positive ones. In simple terms, negative events, words, and actions have a bigger impact on us. We tend to dwell on them more often and remember them more clearly. Psychologists have used the negativity Continue Reading
I don’t know at which point in my life I started using my imagination to take me on adventures far and wide, to achieve feats which seemed unattainable in my reality and to meet people I don’t normally see in my daily life. It’s just apart of me. I have stories, songs, poems, and series Continue Reading
I doubt that it was ever envisaged that a sign which consists of four lines, would become associated with some of the world’s most powerful and social, cultural and political movements but here we are. The hashtag has become a symbol for overturning the status quo as all over the world movements such as #BringBackOurGirls, Continue Reading
Confession time…I have got trust issues. I’m not just referring to trust issues in romantic relationships although that is where they commonly manifest themselves. Many people often believe that trust issues simply center around having suspicious thoughts towards other people. I did so too until I found out something that reshaped my view. Constantly misplacing Continue Reading
Before I begin let me confirm something; yes, I’m a woman who is denouncing the Men Are Trash movement. I shall now enjoy my final moments of peace before I am labeled a sell-out. The Men Are Trash movement has in recent times has taken over global conversation regarding violence against women and women’s rights. Continue Reading
One man’s death at the hands of law enforcement officers in the United States of America has set off a domino effect while the rest of the world watches, shaking their heads in consternation. The demonstrations currently taking in the United States are unfortunately not all surprising. The surge in police killings or rather the Continue Reading
When Netflix announced that it was releasing its first original African series, Queen Sono, last year, my interest was automatically piqued. With only a teaser featuring the series’ leading lady, Pearl Thusi, I’m talkin’ about Pearl Thusi (in Emtee’s voice), as my point of reference, I braced myself for a long 3 month wait. Is Continue Reading