In Ghana, many children are warned long before they are protected. Girls are told to sit properly, dress properly, stop smiling too much, stop talking to boys, and not bring shame home. Then puberty comes, and the language changes. “Her…
There are some conversations Ghanaian women know too well. The “text me when you get home” conversation. The “send me his car reg ” conversation. The “don’t leave your drink unattended” conversation. For years, women in Ghana have quietly adjusted…
Behind every statistic is a story many of us are still afraid to tell. Ama wipes the sweat from her forehead as she walks quickly down the road. For weeks now, something hasn’t felt right.The tiredness won’t go away.The headaches…
Independence Day mornings in Ghana have a very specific sound. If you know, you know.. Around 6am the day starts slowly waking up. Chickens crowing somewhere in the background. Bread sellers walking past shouting “Paanoo! Paanoo!” to let the neighbourhood…
Growing up, most of us didn’t even learn how to swim properly.You go to the beach, you stand at the edge, small waves hit your legs and you say, “Me I don’t swim oo.” And one day the water gets…
Valentine’s Day in Ghana is not a small thing.Red shirts everywhere. Teddy bears bigger than the relationship. “My person” soft launches on Snapchat. Flowers being delivered to hostels. Boys borrowing money just to prove a point. Girls pretending they don’t…
Gentlemen – this one’s for you. We know you’ve probably heard it all before: But chale, let’s take a step back and really ask – what does it mean to be a man today? Because if being a man just…
This one is for every girl who ever felt confused, ashamed, or just wanted someone to explain things properly. We see you. Let’s talk.
Talking to your child about sex might feel like the hardest thing in the world. You may worry that saying too much will spoil them, or that being too open will encourage them to “go and try it.” But here’s…
Chale, you dey here? Come make we talk!
