by Nonkosi Tazibona | May 17, 2024 | Social commentary
I am sure you’ve noticed how crazy obsessed society is about age. Particularly the age of women. I remember sitting in an inn-drive not too long ago and the driver thought it appropriate to tell me that I looked rather young for a university student. My disgust was...
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...