Health
From Denial to Purpose, Rewriting the Story of Living with Sickle Cell
For years, Shorna lived in quiet denial. She knew she had Sickle Cell, but acceptance was not immediate. Like many individuals navigating chronic illness, she attempted to place distance between herself and the condition mentally, emotionally, and socially. It was not ignorance; it was protection. A way of preserving normalcy in a world that often […]
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Healing the Mind: How Faith and Therapy Intersect in Nigeria
In Nigeria, conversations around mental health are slowly moving from hushed tones to open dialogue. Yet for many, healing the mind is not found solely on a therapist’s couch but also in the pews of a church or the prayer mats of a mosque. In a country where faith runs deep, the intersection between religion […]
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Hey Fighter, Stay Strong — Healing Takes Time
Life doesn’t always hand us sunshine. Some days feel like an uphill climb with no end in sight. The weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible. And in those moments, we often forget one powerful truth: we’ve survived 100% of our hardest days already. The message “Hey fighter, […]
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The Hidden Gift of Letting Go
Loss is a word we usually meet with dread. We’re taught from an early age that to lose is to fail, to come up short, or to be left behind. But what if some losses are not punishment, but release? What if letting go is not always about defeat, but about making room for something […]
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The Art of Healing: Lessons for Creatives
At the Mulungushi Conference Center this August, the Creative Arts Mental Health Workshop opened its doors with a clear message: art is more than what we show the world. It is the place we go when words fail, when life feels heavy, when the noise outside drowns out the quiet inside. For creatives, art is […]
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Tired of Bloating? Doctor Shares How He Solved the Problem
Bloating. It sneaks up on you after a meal, makes your stomach feel like a balloon, and can leave you sluggish, uncomfortable, and frustrated. While it’s one of the most common digestive complaints worldwide, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. But according to doctors, bloating isn’t something you just have to live with, it […]
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Mental Health is Not a Luxury: Why Africa Must Prioritize Wellness
Let’s be real: in many African homes, “mental health” is either a foreign concept or a taboo topic. You’re expected to pray it away, sleep it off, or just “man up.” But behind the strong faces and silent suffering, a quiet crisis is growing and it’s time we call it what it is: urgent. Mental […]
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Muji Bekomson: Building AI‑Driven Women’s Health Tools in Africa
In a world where women’s health has long been underfunded, under-researched, and under-prioritized, Muji Bekomson is flipping the script one algorithm at a time. The Nigerian-born health tech entrepreneur is the founder of Aavia Africa, a rising AI-driven platform that’s not just talking about women’s health, it’s reengineering it from the ground up. Her focus? […]
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Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About Uterine Fibroids: What African Women Need to Know
When Lupita Nyong’o speaks, people listen. Whether she’s gracing red carpets, starring in critically acclaimed films, or raising awareness about real issues that affect women, especially Black women, her voice carries weight. This week, the Oscar-winning actress made headlines not for a film role but for sharing a deeply personal health journey involving uterine fibroids. […]
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Corner Office to Core Strength: The Wellness Secrets of CEOs
Let’s cut through the corporate gloss for a minute. Behind those boardroom doors and million-dollar smiles, many CEOs are quietly grinding on something that has nothing to do with market share their personal wellness. Because here’s the truth: you can’t build an empire if your body is breaking down. And Africa’s new-age CEOs know this. […]
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