How easy is it for young Africans to build a career in the creator economy?
Despite the numerous challenges that beset the creator economy, there is still a large number of young creators who continue to consistently produce content…
Considerations for brands that want to make a positive social impact
Making a profit does not suffice anymore; it is becoming more imperative for brands to make a positive social impact.
So, you want to be a podcaster?
Many aspiring podcasters' eyes glaze wistfully as they long for that faraway country called, “when I am ready.” Readiness is not a feeling, it…
Lessons from African romance movies that we shouldn’t take seriously
My entertainment diet recently has consisted of a melange of films from across the continent. Amongst the popular film genres in Africa is romance…
The rise of a more marketable Christianity and its consequences
The Great Commission exhorts Christians to spread the gospel, and indeed it has spread. Christianity is about 2000 years old and is the world’s…
Welcome to our wonderfully, authentically faketastic world
One of the great paradoxes of this age is that the gospel of authenticity and “being ourselves” is being preached all over and yet…
Of Black Is King and the representation of Africa
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…
Exploring the ‘unAfricanness’ of depression and anxiety
About seven years ago, I experienced a seismic shift in my life that ultimately left me feeling very adrift. Having spent most of my…
Of social media and negativity biases
Human beings have what is known as negativity bias. This means that they are generally more responsive to negative stimuli than positive ones. In…
The creative Christian’s struggle
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…