By David Nnanna Ikpo, Nigeria: Dear Africa, I have thoughts run through my head on the chances of a life well spent. I think of the possibility that everything I have done, what I am doing and the dreams in my heart are a mistake. I think of living a near perfect life with 100% conviction at all times like […]
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By Vimbai Chimanikire, Zimbabwe: Maybe you will have almond-shaped, hazel eyes. Deep-set and mysterious. Maybe you will have big brown soulful eyes. Round and curious. Either way, they shall be your windows to the world. Filtered at first as everything is beauty and fascination before it becomes money, food or reason for hate. As your tiny fingers wrap around my […]
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By Vimbai Chimanikire, Zimbabwe: A friend told me that my hair was too kinky and told me to get myself a nice Brazilian weave if I ever wanted to fit in modern-day society. At 12, I would have gladly traded life-sized Mr Cuddles just to have my hair grow 3 inches in a week. It would now be a glorious […]
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By Moleboheng Mahasa, South Africa: Every few days on Facebook I come across this statement “Don't grow up, it's a trap”. I am not sure who originally coined that phrase, but it is clearly a statement that many people can relate to, and therefore feel the need to circulate it on their Status Updates. Growing up can feel like a […]
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By Cynthia Ayeza, Uganda: While chatting with a man I consider to be an inspirational force on this earth, an interesting statement came up; – “I have run out of dreams”. Come on now, what on earth is that about?! As it turns out, it is from a song, in which the writer articulates the idea of giving in to […]
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