The Real Fear: Waking Up Married and Still Feeling Alone Speaking life before the vows are exchanged, not every love should be followed to the altar. Some relationships lay eggs you don’t want to raise. And if you are not careful, you will wake up with a wedded partner and still feel alone. It’s not that you love fixing them, it’s that you are used to earning love through labor. You can be the most nurturing being in the yard, but if you keep laying your love at the feet of someone who expects white eggs from a black hen, you will burn out trying to be what they imagine, not who you truly are. Ask yourself: have I really been loving them or have I just been working for love that never shows up for me in return? What is Black Hen Energy? Black Hen Energy is bold and invigorating, but when you really look at it, it’s not built to produce the outcome you are hoping for. It's energy that feels like it should work, but deep down, you know it won’t.  You are expecting transformation, o...

Game for a Greener Africa: Why Soil Health Powers Your Gaming Passion Game for a Greener Africa Your gaming passion runs on African soil. Here’s why protecting it matters. The next generation of African gamers — their tech depends on the soil we protect today. The Hidden Connection Copper for wiring. Lithium for batteries. Rare earth elements for screens and speakers. These come from African soil — DRC, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia. The same soil that grows maize and raises cattle also powers your PlayStation, gaming laptop, and VR headset. 65 % of Africa’s arable land is degraded. That means less stable mining, higher costs, and fewer raw materials for the tech you love. Why Gamers Should Care Degraded soil = • Scarcer minerals → higher prices for consoles and GPUs • Worsening droughts → unstable power grids → lag and load-she...

Night Running in Africa: Unraveling the Fearful Mystery of Nocturnal Disturbances Night Running from the Perspective of an Old Woman Afraid of the Dark I’m an old woman living in Njiru, and the dark has always been my enemy. The night wraps around my little house like a heavy blanket, and every creak or rustle sets my heart racing. But it’s not just the darkness itself that terrifies me—it’s the night runners. These shadowy figures, whether driven by spirits, witchcraft, or something darker, turn my fear of the night into a living nightmare. When the moon rises, the sounds begin. A sharp bang on my tin roof, a handful of dirt smacking my door, a faint tap-tap-tap on my window. I clutch my blanket, eyes wide, straining to see through the blackness. They say night running is a family curse or a spell cast by someone with malice in their heart. I don’t know what’s true, but I know the dread it brings to those of us who tremble at the thought of the dark. These runners, men and women, clot...

Palm nectar, also known as coconut nectar, is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of coconut palm flowers. It is often used as a liquid alternative to sugar and boasts a mild, caramel-like flavor.   The nectar is collected by tapping the flowers of the palm and is minimally processed, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly product.  It retains many nutrients, including minerals and amino acids, and has a low glycemic index, making it a healthier choice compared to refined sugars. You can find palm nectar in specialty food stores, organic markets, and online retailers. Popular brands include Wildly Organic, Copra Organic, and Cocofina.  These nectars are commonly used in baking, cooking, or as a drizzle for pancakes or desserts. They are also available on platforms like Amazon and through specific producers like Copra Coconuts, which offer organic and sustainably harvested options. How Palm Nectar and Caramel Pair The natural sweetness of palm nectar co...

The Day Tear Gas Tasted Sweet Then Bitter The Child Not Embraced by the Village Will Burn It Down to Feel Its Warmth South African proverb (heard from Cape Flats to Soweto) The night of the burning tyres June 2016 protests, Pretoria. Eighteen-year-old Thabo stood in a cloud of tear gas and burning rubber. Police shot rubber bullets. Students set tires on fire. He later told a journalist: "The smoke tasted like sweet rubber at first, then bitter like the anger we all swallowed for years." That frozen moment when the smoke hit his tongue — sweet then bitter — was the proverb coming true. The smell-taste map Distance from the fire What hits the nose and tongue ...

Nile Valley — Epic Clash of River and Desert Nile Valley — Epic Clash of River and Desert The Nile Valley is one of the world’s most dramatic contradictions—an emerald ribbon slicing through the world’s largest hot desert. For thousands of years, the Nile’s annual floods turned barren land into gardens, birthing civilizations, sciences, and spiritual ideas that still ripple through Africa and the world. Context: This river system flows through some of the largest African countries by land area , including Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Its waters begin in high mountains—see the mountains from whom rivers flow —before joining the broader African water network . The Nile — life threading through desert. Where the Nile Begins Africa’s longest river begins in East Africa’s highlands: Blue Nile — Lake Tana, Ethiopia White Nile — Lake Victoria region The Nile’s power comes from mountains and...