Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 2 “What is this day? It took an embarrassing moment for my crush to write me a note and slip it into my bag. What’s happening is not how I pictured our first interaction going. I wanted him to crash into me whilst I was holding books so they fall and we pick them up together, then he would look at me with googly eyes whilst apologising profusely for being a clutz. But I guess …
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Issues that do not fit into our broad categories
Written by Fatimah Haruna A typical girl’s hostel, bubbling with activities. The room is in perfect symmetry, with bunk beds at each of the four corners. Slices of joint wardrobe at the centre of the two …
Adventures From The Bedrooms of African Women is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Adventures Creators Program under the theme: “My Feminism Is_.” The Adventures Creators Program seeks to amplify feminist …
You see the bowl in front of you, a beautiful masterpiece of understated colour. There’s the reddish-orange hue of the pawpaw, the yellow of the mango and the suggestive cream of the banana. The fruits are …
As Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women turns 16 years old on January 18, 2024, we find ourselves in a celebratory mood—and for good reason! It’s been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and unapologetic …
As we prepare to wrap up 2024, our team at Adventures From the Bedrooms of African Women is busy tying up loose ends and gearing up for much-needed rest and rejuvenation. This isn’t just about catching …
Written by Nnennaya Finding love in Nigeria is tough—especially when all you want is a healthy, fulfilling connection that’s free from stress and toxicity. After enduring the pain and exhaustion of three stressful relationships in the …
Hey Adventurers! It’s your girl Malaka here with a message that I hope resonates with each of you. As Adventures Fam, you know that battles that we wage are shared in both their glories and horrors. …
Written by Highest Kite, from the ‘Rebel’ series You know what’s funny but dangerously not funny? How none of my friends nor I want childrenTwo of us have had abortionsone of us more than once Don’t ask me how, …
Written by Highest Kite, from the ‘Rebel’ series whatever My face is wet whatever My heart is heavy whatever My mind is cramped whatever He won’t text back whatever My lips feel sewn whatever How do …
These are love notes from an eco-feminist to the environment. Let them fill you with peace. …