Post-traumatic stress broke my body
On the 23rd of November 2015, I was abducted on my way home from work. I was robbed and held…
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The Monster Under the Bed
We can all agree that sex talk is taboo in our African community. Or maybe I’m wrong. But I think…
“Precious” is a must watch movie
“Precious” is based on the Novel Push by Sapphire” is a powerful and moving film that tells the story of…
Broken Crayons Still Colour
My name is Deborah Joy Juma. I am 27 years old, and this is my story. My story is one…
What does the African Charter say about GBV
It is pretty upsetting how many African women and girls are unaware of the fact that there are international and…
I Am Still Battling With Sickle Cell Disease
Growing up, I was always treated differently. I wasn’t allowed to play sports, and my mom always forced me to…
Biankie, The Black African Woman Against Domestic Violence
I am Biankie. I’m a young black African woman. In my community, women have no say, women are not given…
My Perpetrator Asked me for Forgiveness
I am a black African woman—a Nigerian woman, to be exact. I was 23 years old when I obeyed the…
When my brother died…
When people died, I used to think it was not that serious. I don’t know why… maybe it was because…
A Narrative About a Depressed Housewife
The heavy vibration from the alarm woke Uche up as early as six in the morning. She hated waking up…
A Beating For Love
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa.…
Child Not Bride
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa.…
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