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Amala: A Portal to My Ancestors
Rafeeat Aliyu reconnects with her family history through the traditional food of her ancestors
When Language Beckons
Poetry, tradition and pride: Nadia Kamies on learning isiXhosa and escaping limiting constructs of race.
An Ode to Friendship
Friendship was Milcah Peace Mutesi's saving grace, when the pandemic found her in a foreign country, with an infant in tow, and a dream to accomplish.
When Was The Last Time You Were Still?
Kenya's Trezer Oguda on learning stillness and discovering the mysteries of the soul.
Community Amid Chaos
Oluwatobi Tijani on the importance of community during challenging times.
Holding Space for Mentally Ill Loved Ones
Supporting loved ones who suffer from mental illness is important for those in anguish to heal. However, it can be overwhelming. Phetsile Dlamini Ramabulana reflects on her experience as a supportive loved one.
Healing Takes Time
Michael Mutua Masila writes about dealing with abandonment and unexpectedly reconciling with an absent father.
Learning, Anew
Lecturer and doctoral candidate Thulile Khanyile reflects on how the pandemic has affected her work as a teacher and researcher, and learning in higher education.
What Shouldn't Stop Post-Covid19
Zindzi Kibiku shares favourite newly acquired behaviours that Africans should keep doing, even beyond Covid19.
Writing On My Own Terms
Gold Gerry shares how Covid-19 pushed her to the next stage of her career – as a freelance writer.
A Festival in Your Palm
Amandla Maphalala discovers the ways in which performance art has evolved and reflects on ‘My Body My Space’, the first ‘on your phone' festival in the world.
Rediscovering Love
Sakina Mirichii narrates how she and her husband rediscovered love during lockdown.