My natural hair journey // Dear diary
*Dear Diary is a series in which our writers invite us into their journey of self discovery. The “My natural hair journey” Diary series is written by Stacey Mac Donald from the island …
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Thoughts, reviews and favourites of all the latest for and by women Of Africa
Three of my favourite places in Kigali, my city
Kigali will always be one of the places I call home because it is the city I grew up in and have lived in the longest. My family moved there before my 1st birthday and we ended up making it …
The 2018 Emmys: Of Africa edition
Last month the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles and honoured the best in U.S. prime time television. There were a number of memorable moments including a proposal, …
Three of my favourite places in Accra, my city
Ghana is such a beautiful country with so many favourite places to share across it’s ten regions. Since I mostly spend time in Tema and Accra ( the capital city); here are three places I …
The director, the emcee and the racer: a check in
Of Africa is coming up on our second birthday soon and we can’t help but be nostalgic. In January 2017, we launched an idea for a series of essays, interviews and art pieces that centered …
Three of my favourite places in Ottawa, my city
I grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to Canada to pursue higher education. I lived on the east coast for a number of years after which I moved mainland to complete my Masters of Public Health …
Reasons why we write as women Of Africa
You may be aware that Of Africa writers have a Facebook group where we share information about writing competitions and award opportunities, discuss issues that are important to us, and lift …
Amma Asante is Britain’s director to watch
In Hollywood, the lights are brighter. This is one of many reasons the talented British screenwriter and director Amma Asante, whose parents are Ghanaian, is not a household name. But she …
Three of my favourite places in Montreal, my city
Its summer in Montreal, and Montrealers all over treasure our 100 days of summer. I love to go out with my books and find spaces to read, eat and create in the sun. I have called Montreal …
The best YouTube videos by Of Africa women
The popularity and widespread use of social media and online platforms has widened the stage for women of African descent on a global level. The following are a few of our favourite videos …