It’s always beautiful to heal and love again. Life and its turn-by-turns can really damage people. The garbage society throw at us, the pain we endure in relationships, the suppressing we face from our family, the fear to express out our true nature, the inner criticism, the unfair treatment in schools and homes. Oh! What …
Human beings from the ages past have always find pride in their “identity”. It has always been the accolades achieved, tittles worn, awards received, educational certificates received. But the biggest question is, are these really our identity? What is identity? According to the social Sciences, “Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions …
“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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