Tshimi

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My life with borderline personality disorder

Compassion and empathy really lacked for me in that environment (boarding school),…

Tshimi Tshimi

The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi, who has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist…

Mary Harper Mary Harper

I was trafficked, turned to sex slave at age 14

I am from Effoi, in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa…

Enobong Udotai Enobong Udotai

I was shot by rebels for being a journalist

During the bloody rebel war that raged in Sierra Leone for more…

Umaru Fofana Umaru Fofana

Michaela Coel and the path to Wakanda forever

Michaela Coel doesn’t like to sit still; she’s a self-​described mover, the…

 Chioma Nnadi Chioma Nnadi

I can change the way Black women are seen – Viola Davis

Viola Davis is tired. I know because she has told me –…

Ellen E Jones Ellen E Jones

‘I can go even faster’ – World marathon record holder

Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge believes he can get even closer to a…

Sport Africa Sport Africa

I am the only woman to survive the Joola tragedy

It is something that those who didn't experience it will never forget,…

Mariama Diouf Mariama Diouf

Meet Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Africa’s youngest ruler

Said to have been a shy but intelligent boy in school, Burkina…

It takes a brave heart to do what I do

You know, people hate faeces. You need a brave heart to touch…

Julius Hadison Chisengo Julius Hadison Chisengo