by Nonkosi Tazibona | May 10, 2024 | Social commentary
via GIPHY Once upon a time… She put on her tiny satchel and stepped outside into the big wide world. She was happy, her beautiful hair akin to a lion’s mane flouncing everywhere. She thought she was the most beautiful little girl there ever was. Then she saw those...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Apr 26, 2024 | Social commentary
So, we’re all screwed. Coming to the gross realisation about how look obsessed we all are was very sobering. It all started to make sense really, pretty people had a cheat code to life: their good genes! I didn’t want it to be true. I was in denial. I didn’t think...
by Nonkosi Tazibona | Apr 20, 2024 | female rage, Social commentary, The Trials And Tribulations Of Young Adulthood
Once upon a time there was a girl. She was born with stars in her eyes and a raging fire in her heart. She wanted nothing more than to dive into a world of understanding and respect. The little girl entered the world wide-eyed and hopeful because she had freedom to do...
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 | Apr 5, 2024 | African Identity, Social commentary
When that alarm goes off, you peel your eyes open slowly. You can feel the exhaustion in your body. Your mind and body are in a constant state of war. Your mind wants you to rise and carpe diem the heck out and your body screams just five more minutes of that sweet,...
