MPV.....my point of view!

Dear AfroBloggers Greetings to you African bloggers The scribes who type out the chronicles of our generation The we'll researched historians who link our past to our identify The innovators and game changers of the motherland I thank you for inviting me into the community I have found a tribe, people like and just maybe, a family My first assignment was to blog every single day of June Accepting the challenge was easy but the task at hand was not Yet I accept that your goal is to mould flexible writers This challenge tested will and tenacity As you know that we have so many obstacles between loadshedding and expensive data But you challenged myself and other writers to run the race Now we are at the finishing line Thank you so much for the opportunity Thank you for the patience Thank you for sharing the links to the blogs That's the purpose of communities, support We now move forward into the later part of winter The month of July which also marks the secon...

This is actually nerve wrecking because I'm not sure who's reading this. With just one day towards the finish line, why not write. Dear Reader You are the inspiration to my keyboard You read, comment and share my blog I am ever grateful for your support More so in this season Winter has come and a challenge was thrown in To blog every single day of June I accepted the challenge to move from procrastination to action This has been a very challenging race But as a spectator, you cheered me on You even gave me a bottle of water to drink when I felt exhausted You have been my biggest cheerleader Every day has come with a different topic Some topics challenged my range as a writer Whilst others felt right at home I had to research statistics and information I had to make writing a blog post my priority You reading every post has kept me going I thank you as I take the final strides towards the finish line It is with hope that this relationship that we have emba...

Dear uBu Girrrl! I can't keep up with you Talk about hustle and multi talent Well, I am glad that I am writing to a fellow blogger that I'm familiar with Wow! So the first time that I met you it was at a party You were into events planning A year or two later, you surprised me with your vocal skills You can sing! You then sent me  your book Which by the way is a good read as well as relatable And ever since I have been following your blog creatively titled uBu A name you seem to have played around from your first name I am in awe of your work ethic And during this winter blogging challenge you have been tenacious Every single day you have dropped a link to not just one but two blog posts How you have balanced between writing those blogs and your day hustle is amazing Again, you inspire me Thank you for sharing your experiences and content You show a zeal to be better and achieve greater Each post encouraged me to keep going even if I fell behind Those post...

Every Human Right, Is Right! Mankind has developed over the last century yet the issue of human rights remains a sore subject. The fact that #blacklivesmatter, #MeToo or #lovewins rose in this last decade,  is proof that not all human beings have attained equal human rights. Equal rights means that every human being is entitled to security, education, and comfortable living standards without discrimination. Access to clean water, food, shelter and protection by the law are fundamental rights. So why is it in 2019, we are still tackling issues of racism and gay rights? Several factors fall into place, mostly the issues of governance in different parts of the world. Prejudices fuelled by traditions and religion play a part in perpetuating racism and homophobia. I concur with Trevor Noah, who stated that for as long as there are racists, racism doesn't end. Racism is a mental state that is generational. The cycle can only end if a generation chooses to change their prejudices ...

Zimbabwe is a beautiful mess! Forget about Victoria Falls, the country in itself is a wonder. Through all the trials and tribulations, you can still find a people who are loyal to the nation. There is so much to see and experience in Zimbabwe that travel brochures won't show you. I have jotted 10 unknown things about Zimbabwe. Places 1. Mutorashanga Yes we are a landlocked country but guess what, we have great water bodies. Mutorashanga is that place for great afternoon with friends. Carry your swimwear and enjoy the serene natural pools at this place. 2. The Kariba Islands It took the filming of a television show for me to really experience Kariba. Most people speak of the common place on the man-made lake. But did you know that there are sightful islands by Lake Kariba? My favourite was Rhino island. If you are the adventurous type who doesn't mind having elephants and rhinos visit your campsite, then you will love this place. There's even a beach, just be car...

We can no longer sweep mental health under the rug.   Mental health in the black home is as taboo as the HIV/AIDS discussion in the 90s. People know that individuals suffer from one type of mental illness, or another, however refuse to acknowledge the effects. Depression and bipolar are often viewed as choices. Family members, and society at large will comment, "Anozviitisa/Uyazenzisa!" Individuals suffering from such mental health illnesses are expected to pull themselves together. Yet over the years, we have seen more black people become suicide statistics. In the United States of America alone, reports stated that suicides among Black children under 18 increased 71 percent from 2006 to 2016. Closer to home, alone in the past six months, I have heard of eight suicides of people six degrees from myself. I almost became a statistic! Mental health is taken for granted. Few notice behaviours and patterns of a cry for help until they have to commit someone, or worse, bury ...

I have never been a fan of mob psychology. In an effort to fit in, I once summoned tears to trickle down as the rest of the form threes (10th graders), cried for an expelled senior. I was pathetic! I'm grateful that I'm an adult now. And I full embrace my stubborn nature to a fault. My opinions are like answering an A level history exam. I will weigh the pros and cons, and then come to a conclusion. One very opinionated 'friend' of mine once commented, "You are far from basic! I actually like you because you are open minded." This coming from the same person who once called me a 'cow' who deserved the assholes that she dated. Yep! Time and maturity has moved me from a one track mind. Instead of black and white, I see the world in the colours of the rainbow. Rarely, can any of us live as flat characters. Humanity is a little bit more complex than that. We draw circles with our personalities and general being. I am here to stand by opinions often...

Some parts of this challenge are so intense. I love blogging about fun stuff, or at least use wit for the heavy topics. There are so many issues that I'm passionate about. I'm both passionate and compassionate. I have a sensitivity towards the human condition especially when it comes to rights. Never dubbed myself as an activist but I will voice out my opinions. So what are we overlooking as humanity? I was thinking about discussing child abuse that is inclusive of male children. Then me thinks, maybe let's talk about colourism in media. I could go to town with that one. And then I thought about the gender pay gap which I myself have been subjected to. Cultural appropriation thoroughly irks me to the core. And then a light bulb lit over my head. In the last few months I have discussed about a grave problem in modern society. Toxic masculinity! Now this is something that society has let slide. Toxic masculinity is destroying the essence of humanity. So what is this tox...

This week has been so exciting for me during the challenge. I'm grinning from one ear to the other about sharing my biggest passion - Africa. You need to dissect my brain and see the ideas percolating through it. It's all about Africa! Telling the African story, reshaping and rebuilding Africa, as well as making Africa great. On the subject of telling African stories, did you know that there are thousands of bloggers across the continent? African millennials and centennials are publishing most of these blogs. The blogs vary from political activism, citizen journalism, to lifestyle and entertainment. The continuous purchasing of smart mobile phones allows Africans to create and access stories from their phones. Many bloggers like myself have blogging applications such as WordPress,  Blogger, Tumblr, or Medium, according to preference. One can blog by the bus stop, in between class breaks, or when their laptop is inaccessible. The 17% and 38% internet penetration in North and...