Missed Part I? Read here. — On October 14, Nigerian President Buhari was caught unawares by a journalist at a press conference while on a state visit to Germany when asked about his impressions of comments by his wife on his leadership. With a chuckle, he responded,…
In more ways than one, 2016 has been a year of looking back and teaching. It’s been quite a whirlwind. From telling the backstory on Circumspecte during our 9th anniversary celebration to discussing the not-so-glamorous details about being a solopreneur. And then there are the blogging, social media…
Are you a woman running a business but not sure how to market it online? Confused about the many social media tools and which would work best for you? Looking to amplify your business or personal brand? As a woman entrepreneur or professional, digital skills are important…
The premiere of ‘Pieli: The Rise of Montana’ showcased the leaps of growth Ghanaian film is making, especially that of the budding film industry in the North. But just as it is inspiring to see standouts, it is also concerning to realize how much more work needs to…
Wondering what changes Ghanaian women have been making to their industries, communities, country? Attend TEDx Spintex Women 2016 and learn more about Global Goal 5 on achieving equality and empowering women and girls while discovering local woman leaders and change makers. With a lineup of inspiring speakers,…
“The jury is still out on whether Archbishop Duncan Williams is a misogynist or simply a shepherd who wants the best for this flock of female followers.” So goes the introduction of an article I started writing on October 30, 2014, but never finished. Almost two years later,…
I wore a female condom for the first time and it felt strange. The strangeness was related to the idea of inserting something inside me, but I had no other option. You see it was either the female condom or nothing. No way was I going skin to…
Death Song Your lips are blue, almost black, and swollen with yellowish cracks carved into them. Your cheeks are scorched, deflated tennis balls. Your stomach is painfully-puffed up, in sharp, awkward contrast to your bony, mutilated, fragile frame. Your eyelids are thin and sunken with dark discoloration.…
Growing up with three sisters and numerous female cousins, I had an early introduction to the world of sisterhood. I never questioned that my sisters – both biological and destined – would be there when I needed them, or that I would do the same for them.…
Today’s woman wears multiple hats – she’s a daughter, she’s a sister, she’s a citizen, she’s an entrepreneur, she’s a changemaker, she’s a mother, she’s a professional, the list goes on. While the roles women occupy in society have evolved and expanded over the years, the role…