My name is Yango Laura epse Chumbon. I’ve been married for almost 15 years and blessed with five adorable kids. I graduated from the University of Buea..
Year: 2020
Why dad said fucken French
Dad didn’t quite swear but most things French took exception. Ironically, dad lived most of his adult life in Douala. Mind you, if the french policy of..
A tale of chocolates and the birth of an Evolved Feminist
It was one fine day in Amsterdam, the city was in full bloom and I was three days into a business trip. Not having found the time..
“I fought for my marriage when it seemed naive for an executive to do so and live to celebrate not walking away”
My story starts by defining who I am and what I love. My names are Caroline Zoh Akiy Mbi-njifor. I was born, raised, and molded in Cameroon…
Feminism is for happiness
It is my firm conviction that the feminist movement is among the most successful movements humanity has seen. We have evolved from a time in history when..
“I felt an emptiness which none of my accomplishments could fill”
For a long time, I thought my successes and accomplishments would give me all the happiness I needed but I was wrong. My name is Vivian Bih,..
Schola & Beaufils – The wedding
Today is two years ‘jour pour jour’ as my French folks will put it, since our special day but memories are so fresh it feels like yesterday…
“I switched from corporate high flyer to home schooling mom of 10 – and I’m loving it !”
I am Pearl Osa, a 41 year old BComm graduate from the University of Witwatersrand, who, after graduating, cut her teeth in the Banking industry. In my..
“I traded a career in broadcasting for a man and did not look back”
As a young girl, I was overburdened by the issue of women and happiness, and the circumstances of my surroundings plagued with domestic violence, abuse and women’s..
The little blonde girl in my nightmare
It was a freezing winter morning but it wasn’t the cold or the dimness of winter dawn that scared me. For the first time in my twelve..