This riveting Coming-of-age and Domestic Fiction novel was written by Akwaeke Emezi. Check out the synopsis below: What does it mean for a family to lose a child they never really knew? One afternoon, in a town in southeastern Nigeria, a mother opens her front door to discover her son’s body, wrapped in colorful fabric, at her feet. What follows …

In commemoration of African Union Day, we bring you some great reads from across Africa set around the times when the struggle towards freedom was prevalent on the continent. Coming to Birth by Marjorie Oludhe MacGoye This novel is about a young woman, coming of age at a time of rapid social change in Kenya. The wind of change is …

In the spirit of celebrating mothers for the wonderful role they play in moulding our lives, here are some interesting reads on the journey of motherhood. It’s the perfect time to dive into books about mothers that feature difficult, dynamic, nuanced mothers from the list below. You get the whole mix: the good, bad and crazy from these works of …

Feeling some way? A popular saying in Ghana is, “I feel some way…” My question is, “What way do you really feel?” About life? About you? Yes, let’s begin with you. Your view of yourself will certainly colour the way you see the world and those around you. What you must realise is there are three different views of you. …

For anyone who sits behind the desk or wheel for long hours as well as those who break their backs with manual labour on a daily basis, you know how tensed the body feels at the end of each work day. Though most of us resort to a good sleep after a long shower, sometimes we need to go an …

The festive season is around the corner, whispering heavily in the ears of season fanatics that it’s time to gift a loved one something. Who treasures hampers filled with sweets anymore, when the indigenous beauty industry has introduced valuable products that elevate one’s natural beauty to the next level? From the 2019 Glitz Style Awards Indigenous beauty brand of the …

When Oprah calls, the stars assemble for a conversation. The renowned television personality has announced the line-up of celebrity guests, who will board the train for the Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour. The one-on-one intimate conversation will include; Lady Gaga in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Tina Fey in St. Paul, Minnesota; Amy Schumer in Charlotte, North Carolina; Dwayne …

Rihanna is giving bikes to girls in Malawi to help them get an education. It’s part of a new partnership between the singer’s Clara Lionel Foundation and Chinese bike-sharing company Ofo. The campaign called 1 Km Action will fund scholarships to help hundreds of girls attend secondary schools in Malawi. Those who qualify for a scholarship will receive bikes to …

When someone is referred to as intelligent, the first thing that comes to mind is that of logical/critical thinking. But when you are out of the classroom or office, the need for intelligence is still required. Unfortunately, some parents concentrate on developing the intelligence level needed in the classroom to the neglect of emotional intelligence. One would ask, what is …

Laughter they say is, and will always be the best form of therapy. During and after a hectic day, it pays to have a good laugh as it is a good de-stressor. Apart it from being a mood booster, laughter has some health benefits as well. If you have the habit of laughing often, keep it up but if you’re …