“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light.” –Unknown- This had been one of my favorite quotes quite recently. Growing up as a little African girl and a being in an average large family was awesome. We always had people around to talk to. …
What is Chicken Yassa? Chicken Yassa or Poulet Yassa is one of the most popular traditional Senegalese dishes made with Chicken, caramelized onions, lemon, and a mixture of flavors and spices, which is typical of African cuisine. Besides Yassa chicken, you can also make Yassa lamb – from lamb meat or Yassa Poisson (Yassa …
As a child I always watched and listened to entrepreneurs and women who have made impact in that society and my favorite show was “obaa mo” (Congratulations Woman) of TV Africa Ghana. I always envisioned myself sitting on that show and I sure will. This desire as a child shaped my thinking in such a …
When I was a child I did thing like a child and when I became an adult I behave like one (1Cor 13:11). This has been one of the statements that mostly strike me. But mostly you hear adult saying find that child within you and you will get your life figured out. The irony …
-The cry of a baby always brings joy to the family because a new journey of the family linage has begun. At her birth, a prophet was sent from afar to make sure she was safe. But quite after birth mummy and daddy have issues and she has to bear the consequence of their anger. …
Akua (Wednesday Born) Atta was such a beautiful girl. She grew up with all the beautiful features of her dad. Akua was an obedient child; hence her parents and the people around her loved her so much. She was provided with everything she needed because she was the only daughter of her parents. They did …
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There is a popular statement that when we graduate from high school and you are admitted to the university you say… “I am almost there” as far as life is concerned. Then you graduate from the university and AAAAH! Life just begun! In a typical African home young people can stay at home until they …
I was happy to say yes to him when he proposed. I can vividly remember the atmosphere and how everyone there was happy for me. He introduced me to his family a week later and they all whole heartedly accepted me. I remember, his mother (my mother in-law to be) said “you are going to …
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The sexuality of the woman has always been her pride; hence she will away resist anyone who attempt to take from her. But does that warrant her to be rape? As the Creator of the universe made it; women are very special. The African woman owns her body and takes delight in it. The contours …
The world was in its perfect peace where businesses run to its bream, religious bodies carried their religious activities, Education was at its peak, societal norms and rule played their role as our elders instituted for us. Since the days Noach (Noah) humanity has done things the way they want and Yahuwah Elohim has been …