As time passed, their seemingly unbreakable bond began to show cracks, though they hid them well. Their relationship had survived many storms, but this time, the foundations were faltering. One devoted themselves entirely to their joint business, while the other seemed to withdraw, caught up in ambitions that created a distance. Misunderstandings festered, with unspoken words piling up until their …

By: Don Pax I said what needed to be said today, Simple words but hard to say. The room fell quiet, faces turned away, From truth, they knew but hid each day. Now they whisper around the compound, Point fingers, try to make me fall. But here’s what hurts me most of all, They knew the truth, yet chose to …

I was heartbroken when I heard what had happened to their relationship. For years, I had admired the love they shared—a connection that began in childhood and blossomed into something extraordinary. Their bond was unshakable, an inspiration in a world where lasting love seemed rare. I first met them during a short stint at an institution where they both studied. …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu I bow my head in shame, for I have failed them, Locked myself in a prison, crafted in my mind. How do I break free from these shackles that bind, On the verge of collapse, my spirit unaligned. My mental state was in tatters, torn apart, Until he looked at me and spoke from the heart: …

By: Don Pax We walk among them in flowing habits. We, the supposed bearers of sacred light. Our garments catch the morning sun as we walk through the neighborhood and scroll through phones, turning heads and portraying respectful glances. But beneath the carefully covered habits, what remains of the ancient fire? Where is the trembling awe that once brought holy …

By: Naa Doodua Doodo She is gentle like the spring, Rushing like the deer Upon the mighty waters, Calming our nerves with her gentle soothing, Reviving every drooping spirit along the flow, Bringing relief to everyone she meets. She is as pure as snow, Her eyes sparkled like refined minerals, Clear as crystals, reflecting a light That warms the coldest …

By: Don Pax In life’s grand tapestry, a thread awry, A choice misguided, a moment’s folly. The sting of error, sharp and clear, Leaves wounds that time alone can sear. Yet in the aftermath of our mistake, A seed of wisdom starts to prep. From failure’s soil, new growth appears, Nourished by remorse and tears. We rise, transformed by what …

By: Belaar Jacqueline (Registered Nutritionist) Health is defined as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual. While diet, on the other hand, about health is the amount of food consumed by an individual. The food we eat as a diet can be anything solid or liquid, which when taken into the body and digested, provides …

By: Don Pax Adapting to a Changing Board In chess, strategies evolve as the game progresses. Similarly, African communities must adapt to changing global dynamics while retaining their essential character. Current challenge Climate change presents a shifting “board” for many African communities. In the Sahel region, traditional herders are adopting age-old practices to cope with increasing desertification, showcasing the resilience …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu Everything seemed to fall apart, Deception, grief, and pain, The ones I thought loved me turned against me, Stabbed in the back, I decided not to love anymore. I gave my all to give us the best we needed, But all pointed hands at me, mocked me, and despised me. I wish I had obeyed my …