Dear Dorothy, I have been married for twenty-five years with three kids. The marriage was insisted on by our parents because I got pregnant when we started dating. I was happier at the beginning of the marriage because I was preoccupied with caring for our kids because my husband wasn’t very attentive and loving towards me. But, the children are now grown and have moved on with their lives and I’m faced with living in a loveless marriage. I feel so disconnected and alone. My husband is emotionally unavailable. He is so caught up in his own life that he…
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Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria and William N Kring, Boston University African Union (AU) leaders will gather in Niger on 7 July for an Extraordinary Summit to discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area. They will be meeting at a critical moment for the continent. Many African countries are experiencing uneven growth and rising debt. All face an uncertain global environment and need the boost that closer and more dynamic continental trade relations could deliver. In our view, the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create an African Monetary Fund. This would be used…
Pathik Pathak, University of Southampton Ernst and Young was the first prominent graduate employer to decide that its own entry criteria were a more accurate judge of job applicants than the degree classifications on their CVs. But similar moves away from a reliance on degree grades are now taking root at other big accountancy firms PwC and Deloitte, too. The latest Global Employability University Survey, published in November 2015, reinforces the message that employers are placing a lower value on degree grades. But the survey also appears to suggest that extracurricular activities are equally lowly regarded, with just 10% of…
My mind eyes drew me a picture Of so perfect a creature Of such elegant physique and regal structure With such an irresistible allure In my day-dream deep, I venture Oh! The perfection my mind conjures Thoughts of her become a leisure In her presence urge betrays composure Treating her like a queen; my new-found culture There’s no mistaking her pretty features Priceless as a jewel, she’s my treasure Invaluable, without measure The sight of her kindles something within Like a gentle flame which I nurture The tender feel of her skin texture The sweet savour of…
Reading 1 2 Cor 12:1-10 Brothers and sisters: I must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows), was caught up to the third heaven. And I know that this man (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows) was caught up into Paradise and heard ineffable things, which no one may utter. About this man I will…
David Mba, De Montfort University There’s a lot of truth in African proverbs, but there is one African saying that I disagree with. It’s the proverb that says “it takes a village to raise a child”. That might have been true 100 years ago, but in the modern world it takes more than a village; it takes a whole country. A village can still provide many of a child’s needs of course, but it’s a caring, well-organised and ambitious country that provides a vital ingredient of a modern childhood – a good, properly-resourced education. A good primary school education underpins…
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANKARA STYLES FOR WOMEN (@ankarawomen) on Jul 4, 2019 at 11:01am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANKARA STYLES…
Instagram is a hub for showcasing stylish looks amongst other things. However, it may be a bit of a hassle finding yourself in a sea of diverse styling attempts – worse, you may drown. With our new column, we’ve decided to kill two birds with one: point you in the right direction (which, of course, entails feeding your eyes with our favourite Instagram looks, weekly) and give style aficionado’s the opportunity to be seen on our platforms. Below are our favourite Instagram looks of the week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IDIA AISIEN (@idia.aisien)…
John Affleck, Pennsylvania State University The great basketball writer Jackie MacMullan recently stood at the front of a hotel ballroom in Tampa taking questions after collecting a career achievement award from the Association for Women in Sports Media. I was in the audience that day. Initially, the questions focused on her early days in basketball as a reporter. But then someone brought up a series of stories MacMullan had written for ESPN last summer on NBA players’ mental health problems. MacMullan called it “probably the most important thing I’ve ever done,” and a nearly 10-minute discussion followed. The package featured…
In the wake of Bukola Dakolo’s rape allegations against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA, I’ve initiated several conversations with friends on the issue in an attempt to understand everyone’s stance and discuss intellectually void of rage. A particular conversation with a friend struck me days later. While we were deliberating on the authenticity of her story based on unfortunate past instances of women who were caught in the act of lying, he submitted that he believes her because she’s a mother of three who has nothing to gain, on the flip side, if she was a single university undergraduate, he’ll…