by Nonkosi Tazibona | Jan 13, 2023 | African Identity, Media, Social commentary, Test Category
Self-Hating Africa… I remember freaking out two days ago when I read that skin bleaching products, many containing mercury will make $31.2 billion in profits by 2024. I wasn’t surprised that the demand for these products was high in Asia and Africa…two...
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...