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“African Time” Is Not the Flex We Think It Is

I hate being late. I really do. If an invitation says an event starts at 5pm, I expect it to start at 5pm or 10 or 15 minutes later. Not 6pm. Not 7pm. And certainly not at a time that seems to depend on when the host feels ready. Yet, somewhere along the way, we have...

Ebere Lucy Okafor – The Girl Her Mother Was Praying Not To Have

Some stories begin with a business idea. Others begin much earlier, quietly taking shape through childhood, family and the experiences we carry with us.For Ebere Lucy Okafor, the story began with her mother What do you remember about your mother’s experience of...

Meet The Other Kaitesi

There are some names you hear all the time. And then there are names you almost never hear. Kaitesi is one of those names for me. This summer, my husband and I were watching the European Championships on television when I heard it. “Kaitesi.” I looked at the screen....

Who Shows Up When Nobody Else Will?

Working in the refugee sector for the last few years, there are dark days when it feels like the world is a pretty grim place, with the relentless rise of anti-migrant sentiment. In one weekend alone, media coverage was dominated by men in black wearing balaclavas...

“African Time” Is Not the Flex We Think It Is

I hate being late. I really do. If an invitation says an event starts at 5pm, I expect it to start at 5pm or 10 or 15 minutes later. Not 6pm. Not 7pm. And certainly not at a time that seems to depend on when the host feels ready. Yet, somewhere along the way, we have...

Ebere Lucy Okafor – The Girl Her Mother Was Praying Not To Have

Some stories begin with a business idea. Others begin much earlier, quietly taking shape through childhood, family and the experiences we carry with us.For Ebere Lucy Okafor, the story began with her mother What do you remember about your mother’s experience of...

Meet The Other Kaitesi

There are some names you hear all the time. And then there are names you almost never hear. Kaitesi is one of those names for me. This summer, my husband and I were watching the European Championships on television when I heard it. “Kaitesi.” I looked at the screen....

Who Shows Up When Nobody Else Will?

Working in the refugee sector for the last few years, there are dark days when it feels like the world is a pretty grim place, with the relentless rise of anti-migrant sentiment. In one weekend alone, media coverage was dominated by men in black wearing balaclavas...

For The Love Of Shoes

For The Love Of Shoes

For as long as I can remember, shoes have always been a passion of mine. I fell in love with them as a young girl, enchanted by the elegance of heels and the way they could instantly transform an outfit. There’s something special about a beautiful pair of heels that...

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Inside The West End of Newcastle

Inside The West End of Newcastle

Saturdays are becoming my favourite days for exploring new neighbourhoods and revisiting old haunts, and my recent visit to Fenham in Newcastle was no exception. Fenham is a residential suburb located in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the northeast of England. It...

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