A Woman in Her 40s
A woman in her forties doesn’t just shine; she begins to glow. She stops pining after status symbols or seeks…
September 2024
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Ssebo Gwe Wange
Ssebo gwe wange!You pound me like the engalabi’s beat,I slap the wall to your rhythm, so sweet.Sharp, unforgettable, you strike…
Since You Attended My Funeral
Since you came to my funeral, I’ll return the favor,Arriving just before your coffin crosses the church door,And I’ll slip…
The Christian Husband’s Wife
The faithful wife of a born-again Christian husbandBaffles herself in silence, she can’t understand. She slaps her cheeks with the…
Kwibuka
In 1994, as a secondary student, I first heard about the Rwanda genocide while at school. The magnitude of the…
WhatsApp Personalities
The Silent Person on Community Groups These members are often the favorites in groups like church or alumni communities. They…
Stop Ghosting Yourself
Are you benevolent, self-sacrificial, and warm, or are you actually ghosting yourself to please others? According to the Oxford Languages…
One Day I will Write About This Place – Binyavanga Wainaina
I first met Binyavanga Wainaina – The Binj – in 2006. Coming from a conservative section of Ugandan society, where…