Viola Davis Emmy’s Speech on Black Women
This does not strictly relate to African women but the speech Viola Davis* gave when winning the 67th Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is just … Continue reading
21 September 2015 · Leave a comment
Are Novels on Africa Offering Us Poverty-Porn?
What comes to mind when I say “Africa”? Is it the dressless child with flies all over his face? Maybe a woman thin as only problematic anorexic models can be, … Continue reading
27 August 2015 · 2 Comments
Is This What African Migrants in Turkey Feel Like?
To be reminded blood is thicker than water. To be reminded that you really don’t have to spend time or money to be loved. To be reminded all we have … Continue reading
28 March 2015 · 1 Comment
How many women, foreigners and diverse people are in newsrooms?
Dear All, I haven’t disappeared nor I forgot about Balobeshayi and all of you who read it. I’ve been working on few projects, one of which you can find below. … Continue reading →