Zikoko’s “Siraam”: Teaching Young Women Consent Isn’t Enough
We see Siraam as she struggles to advocate for herself and ensure that the sex she chooses is both pleasurable and safe for her.
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We see Siraam as she struggles to advocate for herself and ensure that the sex she chooses is both pleasurable and safe for her.
3 weeks ago
By Kate Okorie, bird story agency On Mother’s Day, Xoli Fuyani’s smartphone was flooded with messages from the young girls in her non-profit organisation, Black Girls Rising. Founded in 2021, the organisation trains girls between 12 and 18 to lead climate action within their communities. Fuyani has been pleasantly surprised to find that her role […]
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Martell is delighted to announce the continuation of their partnership with singer-songwriter and record producer, Davido, as an international ambassador of the House. Started in April 2021, the successful collaboration is based on shared values. Davido and Maison Martell are pursuing the same goal: opening the way for the future generations and encouraging each within […]
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In the ever-evolving world of music, an extraordinary force is emerging, 20-year-old Afro Fusion star known as Chips, born Chigoziri Mark-Princewill. Chips represents a rare breed of talent, driven by an insatiable craving for expressionism through sound and style. With an unwavering dedication to his craft and an indomitable spirit, Chips is here to shift […]
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By bird story agency Nairobi and Cape Town recently signed a city-to-city cooperation agreement to enhance development collaboration. An event hosted in Nairobi brought together Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to mark the occasion. “This [agreement] will allow us to remove any remaining obstacle to the free flow of people, […]
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By Gabriella Opara, bird story agency In 2002, Nigeria’s film industry – widely referred to as Nollywood – presented Africa with a comic relief movie called Aki na Ukwa. The film stars Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme as two mischievous brothers (Aki and Pawpaw) who cause chaos at home, in their village, and at school. […]
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From casual freestyling sessions and captivating Instagram posts to a promising future in the music industry, Myron, also known as Benjamin Ayibaifiye Ayibakuro, has swiftly risen to prominence as a rising star in the Afrobeats scene. Garnering attention from popular Nigerian comedian and influencer Sabinus, as well as securing a record deal with White Lux […]
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By Thuku Kariuki, bird story agency Nancy Karigithu, a globally recognised maritime expert with 38 years of experience, began her journey playing with paper boats on puddles in Mwea, a rice-growing region in Kenya. “My dad’s teaching fellow, Edna Oxtoby, introduced me to paper boats that I loved floating on the water puddles. Along with […]
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by Silalei Shani, bird story agency The Basketball Africa League’s Nile Conference which took place between April 26 and May 6 at the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo ended with Petro de Luanda defeating Al Ahly in a game that went to the wire; Gerson Goncalves scored a buzzer-beating tip-in to win the Nile […]
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