Why would they go? The case of African domestic workers in the Gulf
One of my daily routines as I work from home is to stream my favourite Kenyan Radio Station – ‘Radio Jambo’. It’s my favourite radio station because it has everything – the reggae music that I love , news in Kiswahili, politics and current events, experts discussing different topics everyday, people calling in for advice,… Continue reading Why would they go? The case of African domestic workers in the Gulf
Diaspora, Resiliency, Ancestral Magic
I’m at this soccer game, a final “football” match between team Congo vs team Nigeria to end the Manitoba African Cup of Nations tournament. Summer is slowly giving way to fall, so the weather is at that undecided phase with clouds intermittently covering the sun bringing a bit of chilliness. There’s that subtle reminder that… Continue reading Diaspora, Resiliency, Ancestral Magic
Talking About Racism With Your Black Children in the Diaspora
Last year, the gruesome murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked protests against anti-black racism in North America and many parts of the globe. It was such a heavy emotional time for many Black people. When we were preparing to go for a Black Lives Matter rally here in Winnipeg, my… Continue reading Talking About Racism With Your Black Children in the Diaspora
5 Books by African Authors to read during lockdown
Happy New Year everyone! Yes, I know we’re almost into mid February but as a Kenyan I will honour our custom of wishing people a happy new year until June. I still feel like we’re in 2020 since my city has been under lockdown measures for over two months and we never had celebrations to… Continue reading 5 Books by African Authors to read during lockdown
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