In our daily life, sometimes it is the smell, taste or sound that makes one reminisce about home. As for me, the song “Yolele” by Congolese musician Papa Wemba brings…
With apologies to Maya Angelou, this is a parody of the poem 'Still I Rise'. You may write me down in history,With your new love affair,You may shrug me off,But,…
I would have liked to enjoy the homemade meal at the chosen local restaurant. Instead, the restaurant owner asked, “Do you have children?” His obvious interest was like that of…
As part of celebrating International Women's Day, Sonne Intercultural Magazine extended their pledge for parity by showcasing 20 women of African descent in Germany and diaspora. I am grateful to…
My memory of 2015 had its share of global happiness and sadness. Both emotions instigated writing prompts for me. On some occasions, I joined writing contests. The potential product/poem was…