The African baddie. The cover girl of influence. She is confident, resilient, intellectual, and basks in her self-worth. She is the best version of womanhood. Who is the African Baddie? Her natural curves, soft-girl demeanor, and skin that glistens in the sun are her essence. She is a woman in tune with her femininity, trying…
You love your friend, but deep down you wonder if it’s really worth it. The Cultural Significance of How We Got Here It’s another Saturday in Lagos; your eyes catch your friend’s wedding invitation on the dressing table. You take a quick glance at the corset dress laid out on the bed beside you; your…
Let’s take a quick dive into the unspoken financial burden of menstruation for women in 2025. The Price Tag of Womanhood That time of the month is not just about the discomfort of menstruation but also the cost of going through it. An average woman’s monthly budget typically includes expenses set aside for sanitary pads…
The Insecurities No One Talks About When we talk about insecurities, we often limit it to body image and beauty, but it runs deeper than that for African women, especially in 2025. African women have always covered up their insecurities by not wearing it on their faces. We could be going through a lot physically…
What does self-care look like? Self-care is subjective. It means different things to different people. For some it’s bubble baths and scented candles. For others, it’s eating suya while they “Netflix and chill” or finally blocking a toxic ex. Sometimes, it feels like an impossible hurdle. You doubt if you are up to doing the…
