Society

When Suffering Becomes a Show: The Chilling Indifference of Modern Africa

Wynne M. Sep 7, 2024, 8:27 PM

In a world where every life should hold intrinsic value, where suffering should elicit compassion, where pain should be met with support, there is an unsettling trend in Africa that challenges these basic human principles. We are witnessing a stark erosion of empathy, a world where the sight of another person's suffering becomes mere entertainment, a spectacle to be consumed and shared for likes, shares, and fleeting online fame. In this peculiar landscape, the human instinct to help has been overshadowed by the urge to capture suffering for an audience, leaving many to wonder: when did we stop giving a damn?

Society

Why Traffic Jam is a Necessary Evil on African Roads

Okufuo Sep 7, 2024, 7:40 PM

Picture this: you’re stuck in the endless snarl of a traffic jam on a scorching African afternoon. Sweat trickles down...

Society

The Unspoken Hatred: How African Leaders Despise Their Own People and Blame It on the White Man

Magala Sep 4, 2024, 12:24 AM

A painful truth that has settled deep into the psyche of the continent is that many African leaders seem to...

Society

Boda Boda Riders in Uganda Have Two Lives. They Don’t Care If They Lose One!

Magala Aug 31, 2024, 10:31 PM

Their behavior is a paradox: they live as if they have two lives, and the reckless abandon with which they...

Society

The Erosion of Seriousness: How Africa Lost Its Way

Wynne M. Aug 17, 2024, 11:38 PM

Today, the signs are everywhere. From the way leaders govern (or fail to govern) to how the youth are more...

Society

Heaven Isn’t Distant—It’s in the World We Build for Our Grandchildren

Wynne M. Aug 15, 2024, 10:48 PM

When we think of heaven, many of us envision a serene, ethereal place—one of peace, joy, and eternal contentment. It's often painted as a reward for living a virtuous life, a paradise waiting on the other side of mortality. But what if I told you that heaven isn’t some distant, celestial realm, but something far more tangible, something we create here on Earth? What if heaven is not a place we go to after we die, but a world we build for those who come after us?

Society

Why Africa Hates Systems: Unveiling the Cultural, Historical, and Socio-Economic Dynamics

Wynne M. Aug 8, 2024, 4:55 PM

Africa is a continent of remarkable diversity, rich in culture, history, and natural resources. Yet, one persistent narrative that often...

Society

Social Media Isn't Reality - Discover What Lies Beyond the Illusion

Mandela Apr 9, 2024, 8:01 PM

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It serves as a platform for connection, information sharing,...

Society

The Dangers of Overinformation: Navigating the Information Age Minefield

Magala Apr 5, 2024, 10:44 PM

While access to information is touted as empowering, an excess of it poses grave threats to society. The phenomenon of...

Society

Here are some lesser-known but fascinating facts about different cultures around the world

Magala Dec 10, 2023, 10:33 PM

From traditions that transcend generations to peculiar customs that add color to our global mosaic, these fascinating facts invite you...