Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 3 “Hi Sphe, how are you today?” Dr. T asked. “I am angry. Remember the part in my letter when I said I wasn’t sure of how much my father loved me? I know now that it’s not just me he didn’t love. He didn’t love my mother either. He went and cheated on her, and even then, when she knew what he was doing, she still showed up for him. She lied to cover …
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Written by Idayat Jinadu My feminism began during my first degree in Peace and Conflict Studies. I was 16 and fresh out of secondary school. I had my first phone, a Blackberry Q10, which I only …
“Cela m’a vraiment manqué” (I have missed this so much), Jean whispered against my lips when he broke off the kiss. “I have missed watching you come apart in my arms.” His gaze was intent as …
Written by Miracle Okah It was the year 1996. General Sani Abacha, the military head of state, ruled with a heavy military grip in Nigeria. In one small corner of that tense world, my mother had …
Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 2 “Okay, maybe she doesn’t hate me for running away on Saturday. Or she wants to break up with me before we get to school? Oh boy.” She strolled towards her …
Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 1 Siphesihle didn’t know what to do or say. Ropa anxiously sat beside her friend, wondering if she had just ruined their relationship. “Do you mind if I go home?” Sphe …
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 …
Written by Nobuhle Nyoni PART 4 When she got home, she started researching about sex. She wanted to know more. She read multiple articles about sex, pregnancy and sex positions. And then she found pornhub. Her …
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 …
“Jean? What are you doing here?” “I’m sorry for coming here unannounced, but you have been extremely hard to reach. Can I speak to you, please? I promise not to take much of your time.” “How …
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 …