Author: Preciouss Kirezi

Every now and then in Mata we remember. We go back to the ashes where we rose like a Phoenix. We revisit the stormy days and the nights where darkness and hate ruled over unity and love, We rewind the 100 days aho Imana itatahaga i Rwanda, I mean surely he wouldn’t have watched it all unfold and green light that season that broke everyone it came across, one by one. So yes, every now and then in Mata, we rewind so the patterns that led there never replay. I never understood how exactly I should remember something I was…

Being responsible for another person’s upbringing is no dainty responsibility. In addition to providing the basic needs and security crucial for a child’s growth, parents are tasked with equipping their descendants with the kind of values that transform them into outstanding citizens of the world when they’re grown, but nurture is often an uphill battle. Most parents have to dispel hard facts to their children at young ages to equip them to better navigate, survive, and thrive in the environment they are being raised in. The current generation of parents today experienced one of the horrors of humanity, the 1994…

The chances that you meet someone in the summer and build a solid romantic connection with them is slim to none, and while some might choke it up to the many options that come with a hot girl summer, we all know the real reason behind situationship. Summer is the unspoken unanimous hoe-phase most people are compelled to navigate when the sun comes out this time of year.  If you’ve put yourself out there for love at any point, chances are you’ve given or been on the receiving end of mixed signals or potential disconnects. Gallivanting about and dating in…

The evolution of podcasts over the past few years has been revolting, and one might say they are giving nighttime and daytime television programs a run for their money because they have become preferable for most in regard to all thing’s social commentary, discussions on unconventional lifestyles and divulging into the news, to mention but a few. The podcasting space in Africa has evolved exponentially enough to cater to various audiences and consumer tastes, and here are a few suggestions for some of our favorite emerging podcasts from the continent. The Messy In-between Hosted by two Kenyan women in their…

One of the most riveting works of art to grace the big screens lately is the motion picture “The Idea of You.” It’s the perfect watch for romance movie enthusiasts, not just because the cast features Anne Hathaway and the oh-so-dashing Nicolas Galitzine, even though it’s the best way to start yapping on about it. Galitzine and Hathaway are the main love interests in the movie, and their meet-cute is a thing of romance books. The plot starts with Solene (Anne Hathaway) obliged to take her teenage daughter to Coachella for a featured performance by August Moon, a band that…

The month of April was a whirlwind, what with mercury retrograde and the solar eclipse, itwasn’t fun for most. Astrologers predict, however, that May will be mellowed down, in comparison to a catastrophic April. But that bed of roses isn’t one without its historic thorns. The general consensus paints May as the time for rejuvenation, bliss, and new beginnings, which means damage control and reparations courtesy of retrograde are part of the package. But let’s get into a play of how the signs will navigate a soothing May. Aries (March 21st-April 19th)Aries, May really is your time to shine!!! After…

To say that Netflix’s favorite ‘Bridgerton’ third season is a thrilling experience would be understating it most feebly. Set to be centered solely on Penelope Featherington’s search for love, the season, as usual, portrayed the social (cuffing) season in its early beginnings, and before I bore you with how unimpressed Charlotte was – almost too unimpressed – to choose the diamond of the season, let’s begin with the friends to lovers trope we’ve been burning for, featuring Penelope and Colin Bridgerton. One of the most transcendent themes this season is reinvention, or as we soft life babes would call it,…

Astrology, normally, answers questions regarding change, how you relate with others, and character traits that would otherwise go unexplained, and within the planet of Venus lies all the answers concerning matters of the heart. The planet Venus rules over love, beauty, seduction, harmony, and aesthetic taste. That inadvertently makes it the place to go for any and all love queries. The zodiac sign inhibited by Venus at the time of one’s birth serves as their Venus sign for the entirety of life itself, and before you jump to your sun sign, hold your horses for now. If you’ve familiarized yourself with your birth…

Family dynasties are not unusual in the NBA, and quite a few players have had interchangeable professional basketball careers with their fathers. However, it is almost unheard of for a father and son duo to actively play concurrently, which is one of the conversations Bronny James (Lebron Raymone James Jr.) started when he declared for the 2024 NBA Draft earlier this month. Passing the baton from one generation to the next is always monumental, and therein lies the reasons people strive to leave legacies behind. Living the kind of life your children aspire to uphold is the recipe on which family dynasties…

Being responsible for another person’s upbringing is no dainty responsibility. In addition to providing the basic needs and security crucial for a child’s growth, parents are tasked with equipping their descendants with the kind of values that transform them into outstanding citizens of the world when they’re grown, but nurture is often an uphill battle. Most parents have to dispel hard facts to their children at young ages to equip them to better navigate, survive, and thrive in the environment they are being raised in. The current generation of parents today experienced one of the horrors of humanity, the 1994…