Essays from the soul of Africa.
Diaspora thoughts, hot takes, and heartfelt letters. Voices is where identity, experience, and expression meet.
Dear Africa, I’m Trying to Love You Without Losing Myself
The pressure to be “African enough” while navigating a globalized world creates an impossible tension. We’re caught between honoring our roots and growing beyond them, between cultural authenticity and personal evolution. But what if the real betrayal isn’t changing—it’s staying the same?
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Home Is a Place I’ve Never Been
Homesick for a country you’ve never visited? This bold, emotional essay unpacks the second-generation diaspora experience—where culture is inherited, identity is imagined, and love for “home” lives in the space between memory and longing.
The Emotional Cost of Black Tax: When Giving Becomes a Guilt Trip
Black tax often begins with love—but when giving becomes an unspoken expectation, the emotional cost can spiral into quiet burnout. This essay unpacks the guilt, obligation, and self-sacrifice many Africans carry in silence.
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I Love You, But I Can’t Pay Your Rent: How to Say No to Black Tax Without Breaking Family Bonds
Saying no to Black tax doesn’t mean saying no to your family. This guide offers emotionally intelligent ways to set boundaries without breaking bonds, rooted in love, strategy, and cultural respect.
Dear Africa, What Do We Do With All This Diaspora Guilt?
An open letter to the continent from its scattered children, grappling with guilt, cultural contradictions, and the longing to belong—without losing themselves in the process.
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The Soft Power Battle: Who’s Exporting African Cool Best?
From Afrobeats dominance to curated cultural diplomacy, African countries are reshaping global cool. Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana are not just participating in the culture game—they’re rewriting the rules.
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