Written by Mide Throughout its history, from lyrics to music videos, the hip-hop industry has been criticized for its sexism. Considering that the industry is male-dominated, this is not surprising. Hip-hop music, while unbridled and overt, …
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In September 2020, I attended a Sexual Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) course hosted by Sex Coach University, the institution through which I was completing my sex coaching qualification. As a baby in the industry, I was overwhelmed …
Written by Precious Nwosu I loved you. Wait….did I just say it out loud in a public place where I shouldn’t be expressing my emotions? This shouldn’t come as a surprise to you though. I mean, …
Written by Naomi I bounced into my apartment, the week’s stress long forgotten as I held a bag of my new purchases in my arms. Once the door was shut behind me, I emptied the bag …
Written by: Miss Kay As women, African women, we have a fairly long way to go when it comes to overcoming shame. There is a lot of shaming classified into factions that include slut shaming, body …
When I was a child, I asked my mother why the sea “boils.” The wording of my question set the stage for the magnificent lie that was told to me in answer; there’s a great fire …
Written by Miss Kay You are probably wondering why I ghosted. Well, you had it coming. I did not know how to say this without hurting your feelings. But, here is why I left. When we …
(Content Warning: domestic violence) Triggered. Traumatised. Taken back to the war zone I grew up in. Didn’t look like it from the outside. I- It’s a painful place to go back to. Sad, alone, in pain. …
I am almost running to my place when I get off the train, hoping my housemates are home to help me unpack the dilemma I am in. I am not naïve enough to think Prof had …
Written by Nina I was high that day and extremely horny, so I decided to call him. He picked at the 3rd ring. “Hello?” I don’t know what I expected, but he didn’t sound even the …