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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People-Facing Skills

12 Simple But Effective People-Facing Skills That Can Improve Your Professional Life

Everybody talks about some of the most sought-after skills, but nobody puts into focus the importance of having People-Facing skills. Completely ignored, yet one of the most important bedrock skills for individuals…

Your Affair is Turning Into Love

Some Signs To Help You Know if Your Affair is Turning Into Love

So, you think your affair partner may have fallen head over heels in love with you? It’s a tricky question to answer, but some signs can help you figure it out. Love…

a strong relationship

12 Ways To Create A Strong Relationship With Your Partner

Everyone wants to learn ways to build a strong relationship with their partner until they realize that relationships are hard and they take a lot of work, patience, and compromise. There’s no…

lover

Hello Dead Lover

The restaurant was a 5-star ++, no doubt and anyone would be impressed. I sat across the table and listened to him tell me about himself and his background. His mom was…

how to turn down a date

How To Turn a Date Down Politely (When You Already Said Yes)

How to turn a date down appropriately is one of the questions ladies struggle with as it is not easy to tell anyone ‘no’, especially if you know that they are waiting…

family ties

Family Ties

The two best friends sat cross-legged in the living room. The table that stood before them was a beehive of surly activities. Bills from service charges, appeals from charity, weekly magazine covers,…

Change

When Change Comes Knocking Unexpectedly

There are several things you learn when you get married. First, you learn to set expectations. Secondly, you learn to not live by any of those expectations. When we first got married,…

Non-Traditional Gift Ideas

13 Non-Traditional Gift Ideas For You This Christmas Season

Introduction If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary this Christmas, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you want to give your friend a gift that…

the hypocrite

Your Neighbor, The Hypocrite

You close your eyes and hiss like the biggest snake in the city as the intense shouts of ‘die by fire’ reverberates and shake the very core of the old building. The…

forgive yourself

Learning To Forgive Yourself: Tips for Letting Go and Stopping Self-Blame

You can’t change the past, but you can change your reaction to it. Introduction There is a difference between being able to forgive yourself and making excuses for your mistakes. If you’re…