Queen Of Katwe, Not Disney Enough For The World

It is half term in England, the children are on holiday from school, this whole week the cinemas have been fully booked. Earlier in the week I tried to book Disney's Finding Dory at my nearest cinema and most of the days it was fully booked. There was endless queues to get into the cinema. … Continue reading Queen Of Katwe, Not Disney Enough For The World

No Public Outcry For Woman Brutalized By A Man In Public

Yesterday I shed a tear after watching a shocking video circulating online which was shot in Zimbabwe of a man, a very heavy man violently beating a defenseless woman in public as a crowd of at least 15 men watched. One man dressed in red tries to stop the abuser, but he was over powered … Continue reading No Public Outcry For Woman Brutalized By A Man In Public

Dr Thomas Mapfumo on Jean Gasho’s Blog

I welcomed  Zimbabwean's award winning music legend Dr Thomas Mapfumo, popularly known as "The Lion Of Zimbabwe" or "Mukanya" on Just Jean Blog for an exclusive interview about his music, the Zimbabwe music industry, his life in United States Of America, the Political situation of Zimbabwe and of course his involvement in the New York demonstrations against Robert Mugabe in … Continue reading Dr Thomas Mapfumo on Jean Gasho’s Blog

The Problem Is Not Robert Mugabe But The Zimbabwean Men

I do not believe Robert Mugabe is today's Zimbabwean problem. Yes I said it! Robert Mugabe is not the major problem, but the Zimbabweans are, especially the men. You have allowed him to rule you, oppress you or whatever you call it. Part of me also think he wins the elections fairly. He has the … Continue reading The Problem Is Not Robert Mugabe But The Zimbabwean Men

Aisha Buhari: The Modern Day Queen Vashti

The day I read on BBC News about Nigerian First Lady Aisha Buhari criticizing her husband in public, my first thought was the the book of Esther in the bible, particularly Queen Vashti. Whist in an interview to BBC, Aisha threatened that she would not back her husband the president in the next election unless he … Continue reading Aisha Buhari: The Modern Day Queen Vashti

Linda Masarira’s Response

Last week I wrote an article here regarding the Zimbabwe situation when the hashtag #HowTheyRobbedUs was initiated by Phil Chard. I was motivated to write this article after I watched a Facebook video in which Acie Lumumba vilified anyone who dared to criticize Evan Mawarire, Patson Dzamara, Acie Lumumba himself and the rest of the Zimbabwean … Continue reading Linda Masarira’s Response

#How They Robbed Us, Just Another Pity Party For The Cream Of Zimbabwe

So Zimbabweans on social media have started another hashtag #HowTheyRobbedUs initiated by Phil Chard. They are sharing their stories to the world describing how the government has robbed them. The trending stories are mostly about the political and economical situation of Zimbabwe. Personally I feel like the pity parties by Zimbabweans are rather getting out of hand. Please Zimbabweans just … Continue reading #How They Robbed Us, Just Another Pity Party For The Cream Of Zimbabwe

Why Donald Trump Will Make A Better President Than Hillary Clinton

I have always been drawn to American politics, and yesterday after watching the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate, I was stirred to put my thoughts on paper. I hate hypocrisy in all forms, and I have seen a lot of it during this presidential campaign. As a black woman who is very much against … Continue reading Why Donald Trump Will Make A Better President Than Hillary Clinton