It’s been said no one is perfect. I said it countless times, too. Part of me was not willing to accept l could be faultless. The other part didn’t know l was. I see your surprised face now. Did your lips just open to ask, how is she superb? Your heart said she is proud […]
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Traveling solo as an African woman poses many challenges, as it is for anyone. In my earlier post on the advantages of traveling solo as an African woman, l promised to discuss the disadvantages. Here, l spill out the beans on the other side. Before we unveil what l think about this topic from my
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Turkey will forever be applauded for opening their border widely to millions of refugees especially those from Syria. For the long time that they have been there, anti-refugee sentiments have been common. Several times, they were threatened that they will be forcefully repatriated. The recent May Turkish elections left everyone unsure of the future, especially
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In many ways, l tried to force it. I thought talking to him regularly would be fine. But l found out he didn’t like my voice. He hated me so badly, l wondered why. Every time l did something good, l thought it could force it. But my actions were quickly mistaken for evil. Even
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In the midst of what we see as the final days, trials are unavoidable. These difficulties play a role in refining us and nurturing our spiritual growth. Despite their frequency and severity, God reminds us to hold onto our faith and happiness in Him. The Bible offers guidance on handling trials, showing that God understands
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Finding another black African woman who shares my love for traveling has been a rare occurrence. Back in Cameroon, the idea of jetting off to explore the world wasn’t a common pursuit. In my city, encountering someone who has intentionally traveled to multiple countries solely for tourism is quite unheard of. Many who venture abroad
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Deep down the valleys, we all think there’s no life. There’s life everywhere. In some valleys there are herbs. Others have small streams and reptiles. Though no one wants to stay there, it’s a place everyone has visited. Both the dead and living have valley stories. Some have been more than 10 times in their
When we talk every day, we are faced with situations to either agree or disagree. There are several words to use if we want to contrast ideas. Although, in spite, even though, and despite are being used to contrast ideas. They reflect an opposite view of a fact. Some people like using them in the middle
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On Sunday evenings, Grandma Dashem delighted her five grandchildren, ranging from 5 to 13 years old, with captivating tales from her youth. This cherished tradition had become a favorite activity for the entire family, and the children eagerly looked forward to these storytelling sessions. They begged their parents to take them to visit Grandma Dashem,
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Venturing beyond Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, offers a glimpse into the country’s unique culture and history. Embark on a scenic 4–5 hour bus journey that unveils the Rwandan culture surprises hidden within this compact African nation. For me, it was a solo expedition, opting to travel the tarred road into the lesser-known regions of
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