Up until my early teen years, I dealt with confrontation by not dealing with it. My reasons for staying away from it were confirmed one day after school, when some friends urged me to “confront” another friend about a string of issues. To say it was disaster will…
Ever wondered what motivates people to do or start certain projects, what influences them into being who they are? How they stay motivated? We certainly have! That’s why we’re extending our Behind The Seens series to Facebook Live! Next up is Ghanaian fashion illustrator and designer Papa Oppong.…
The Sisterhood Matters Main Event celebrates phenomenal African women and creates the space for honest conversations about women supporting women. A half-day event in commemoration of International Women’s Month, it features three distinct but connected segments addressing women and girls issues on relationships, business, career, self-care and wellness,…
What is Luxury? First class flights to any destination in the world. Scratch that, a private jet on standby, no visa necessary. A bottomless bank account. Vacations to the most exotic places on earth. An entire estate filled with books on every topic imaginable. The latest tech gadgets…
Wiyaala, Africa’s young lionness and legend in the making will be performing alongside the amazing Djimba World Band at +233 in Accra on September 19, 2015 (tomorrow) – and we’re giving away a free ticket to one lucky reader! HOW TO ENTER: Follow @Circumspecte_ and @Wiyaala on…
Are you one of Viber’s 664 million unique users globally? Go behind the scenes with Circumspecte! Viber – one of the world’s leading messaging and calling apps – recently launched its Public Chats feature in Africa and the Middle East. The social channel which has been available…
Interested in photography for development? You’re in good company. Join the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) for the #DevPix Twitter chat and hear from the experts on the dos and don’ts in using photography for development. What: #DevPix Twitter chat When: Thursday July 9, 2015, 1-2pm…
March is international women’s month and a good time to check in with the women in our lives, ourselves included. Here are some easy ways you can do exactly that to celebrate women and sisterhood: Say thank you: Have you lost touch with a woman who greatly impacted…
Global leaders and development experts have been racking their brains for decades now on how to eradicate poverty. Now, thanks to the Global Futures contest – spearheaded by the Georgetown University Global Futures Initiative – students at higher education institutions worldwide have an opportunity to propose a solution…
Haven’t watched Season 1 or the Season 2 premier of An African City? You’re gonna want to catch up! Especially since Creator Nicole Amartefio and Actress Maame Adjei (Zainab) are joining us behind the scenes! That’s right – our first “Behind The Seens” Viber Chat is with…
By NANA KONAMAH BOATENG I am a book worm. I don’t just read books, I devour them with a ferocity and hunger that only matches the way my mother can finish off a chicken bone. I love books, I love to read. Growing up, I read whatever I…
Considering a “return” to the African continent? Exploring the possibility of a career transition to the creative or digital economy in Africa? Curious about what opportunities are out there or how to make that move? Join us at CirqMixer DC on August 20 for an evening of honest…
