The women-children of African people choke on popcorn and live lives with subtitles. Never sure what is asked of them—whether it is from their mothers, or the ethnographers asking about their mothers. They marry up; they marry men; they learn to be the treasurers of society’s decrees. And early on, they […]
Recently I was invited to participate in the ‘The Forum‘, a BBC World Service programme. When I got the initial query from the producer I thought, “why not?”, and then checked details of the programme online… “What? The programme is described as an ‘ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with […]
Liberate She Currency, food and spiraling promises Shiny cars, heavy jewelry and bottle-shaped figures delivered with a kiss In your face they worship you for keeping your sons close Turn around; you’re the 21st century emperor with his new clothes You get a lot of love, cos you’re nature’s most endowed […]
Kuukua is one of the many talented writers who will be participating in AWDF and Alliance Francaise (Accra)’s book slam for International Women’s Day, 8th March. She will also be sharing her thoughts on writing, and providing insights into some of her experiences that has inspired her particular writing style. She characterizes herself as a […]
Monica Arac de Nyeko is a Ugandan writer. She was shortlisted for the Caine Prize for African writing in 2004 for ‘Strange Fruit, winning the prize in 2007 for ‘Jambula Tree’ which was described by the chair of judges, Jamal Mahjoub, as “a witty and touching portrait of a community which is affected forever by a love […]
I’m really pleased that AWDF’s blog has been nominated in the category of ‘best organisational blog’. Many thanks to all of the AWDF staff that have contributed to this blog. I plan to revamp this blog soon with even more exciting content. In the meantime, please vote for AWDF ‘s blog to win ‘best organisational […]
The Power of ‘we’ is about teamwork. The power of ‘we’ is about unity of purpose. Unity, undoubtedly, translates into concrete strength, huge achievements, steady and sustained progress amongst other benefits. According to a recent publication in the American Political Science Review,” a new study on violence against women conducted over four decades […]
Yesterday the Ghana branch of ‘Women in Law and Development in Africa’ held ‘The 2nd Women’s Dialogue with Political Parties’. I listened to the programme at 10.30am via radio en route to interview ‘Virtuous Women and Children International’, an AWDF grantee. I was disappointed I wasn’t there in person. A typo in the event advertised […]