Written by Sheila Kal On the evening I leave for Japan, my heart begs to be empty so I can fly untethered but my gut is bothered, my body is chilled and my mind is bent from calculating. How and why will this take a full day? The itinerary says to take off at six o’clock from Nairobi and arrival at seven fifteen in Narita, Tokyo. Save for the embarrassment of not locating the incredibly tiny flush button in the …
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Sometimes, I stay up late at night, yearning. I look at him lying peacefully next to me, and I know he deserves better, but I can’t help but think that it should have been you. It …
Written by Idayat Jinadu A few months back, I needed to get some beads as I was learning how to make bead bags. I knew a woman at the market who sold accessories, and I was …
You have just returned from the market with a basket of fruits and vegetables. You go to the chapel where your neighbour, a widow in her 80s, often spends the rest of her days in prayers; …
Written By Brutally Candid I’m 21 years old; I have never had sex. I have never been in a romantic relationship, and I have never kissed or been kissed. If you are in the same age …
Dear Esteemed Adventures Reader, After an intense application season and many passionate debates (yes, even a few friendly arguments!), we’re thrilled to introduce the Adventures Creators Fellowship Class of 2025! Each year, we’re blown away by …
Written by Amarachi Nwokocha From time immemorial, there has been a pervasive myth about African women that has penetrated deeply into the society – the myth of the “good girl”. A typical African girl child is …
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 …