Zino Bernard

The one who spells Afrolady from the larynx of her pen. She’s a high spirited, cultured and ingenuous African child, whose writing drops an unimaginative creative splash on history and carves the indignation and memories of Black women.

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Compound Tales

The compound echoed with the laughter of gossiping women and children. It was a chilly afternoon. The trees billowed as if dancing to give the one true God, praise. Like a whip,…

Double Trouble Birthday Palaver

Ding! Ding! The doorbell rang loudly interrupting my foggy dream. I picked up my phone, it was 8:25 am in the morning. I spotted the date and immediately felt bouts of ecstasy…

Statue Image of Queen Nzinga holding an axe which is symbolic as staff of office (present day Angola).

Elite Women of Ancient Africa: Queen Nzinga Mbande of Ndongo

Know your feminist ancestors Long, long ago, in the ancient times, before the days when we learned to count time differently, and the years when the sun was sovereign: Among the greatest…

12 Hair Struggles Only Girls With Natural Hair Will Understand (And Some Tips to Ease the 4C Distress)

12 Hair Struggles Only Girls With Natural Hair Will Understand Every Tom, Angela, and Stewart want to touch your hair. You spend a ton of money on natural hair beauty products. Nothing…actually…

The Crippling Effects, Causes and Possible Solutions To Insomnia

If you’ve ever had to spend the night tossing and turning continuously in bed due to the inability to fall asleep, then you’d be glad to learn that you’re vastly not alone.…

Before You Die

Where is your safe place? The sound of birds chirping loudly above the enclosed hideout startled and roused me from sleep. I stared around, squinting to accustom my eyes to the dark.…

The Legend of Poku

Poku threw furtive glances around the area as she hurried down the path. It was near sunset and the night birds were flying out of their respective nests, waiting to take over…

Mistakes Of The Past

Jesus! Jesus! This cannot be happening to me right now, Bisi muttered to herself in fright. Her hands were shaking uncontrollably, and her feet could no longer carry her. As she reached…

12 Tips On How To Charm Anyone

Charming the socks out of anyone – contrary to popular opinion – demands skill, dedication, and deliberate charisma. Only a few individuals have been able to master the solid act of waltzing…

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12 Things To Avoid Doing On A First Date

Don’t Act Too Intense Don’t Jump To Unnecessary Conclusions Yet Never Ask This Question: How is a Beautiful Girl Like You Still Single? Never Talk About Your Previous Relationship Or Ex Don’t…