by Nonkosi Tazibona | Apr 12, 2024 | Social commentary, Zimbabwean female issues, Zimbabwean youth issues
via GIPHY HERE WE GO… So, here’s the thing, I’ve prattled on and on about patriarchy and men. Including all the nuances of patriarchy. I’ve decided to switch it up. Today I’m coming for all the women. You, me, her and all of our embarrassing toxic little...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Mar 15, 2024 | Social commentary, Zimbabwean youth issues
spoiler: no one wins! You ask for a mirror to check if your face is pretty. You ask your friend to check whether your side profile is appealing. You fidget on your chair wondering if you look pretty. Questions like: is my lip-gloss still noticeable? Is my hair still...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Feb 3, 2023 | Media, Social commentary, Zimbabwean female issues, Zimbabwean youth issues
YES, I’M A FEMINIST AND NO I DON’T HATE MEN. So, you probably don’t get feminism. It’s okay, I didn’t get it either. No Zimbos, it’s not about hating men…it’s more than that. Way more. The Oxford dictionary defines feminism as the...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Jan 6, 2023 | Black girl opinion and advice, Social commentary, Zimbabwean female issues, Zimbabwean youth issues
A world where dark skinned women are demonised and light skinned women are fetishised You’re a black woman, right? So, you’re probably up against racism. Are you an African as well? So, you’re probably also up against tribalism. Oh, and let’s not forget the colourism...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Dec 2, 2022 | Social commentary, Zimbabwean youth issues
I’m not black. Well I am, I’m just not black enough. I’m not black according to my fellow Zimbabweans or I’m not black enough for other Africans. However, my skin colour says otherwise. I’ve been dubbed that super cringe-y title “Oreo”. You know, that super tasty...
