Author: LawyerLiv

I called Prof around 6am when I woke up. This man was out of breath, picked up to tell me he was jogging. This is the type of dedicated lovers we’re dealing with in 2024 and beyond. One shady behavior and we’re out. Ladies: (1) Say no to men-child who seek a mother in you.…

Mashallah! Karibu Kw’isi Kibondo! Mbaye nguteguje, hano imihanda si zahabu nko mwijuru uvuyemo. Haba akavumbi ariko ntacyo kazagutwara; cyane ko ugenda uteruwe wirira umunyenga. Ikindi, abantu barareba cyane hano kw’isi, ntuzatungurwe. Nabonye uri keza nka maman, gusa hano ubwiza ntiwabuhahisha kw’isoko. Gahunda ni: umenya kuvuga, tukwigisha imibare! Ukuntu ibintu bimeze, Kamala aramutse atabaye umugore wambere…

I have always been a natural leader of sorts: at school, at work, muri quartier, in the choir (let not my red hair fool you, I have been in church since birth). The truth is I take lots of naps, so I always have lots of ideas and lots of energy to execute them. Visionaries…

Ever heard of a purity ring? My sister used to wear one so I wore one too. It’s pretty common in Christian American circles. The idea is you are committing to chastity until marriage. No one verifies, it is an honor system between you and God. Typically, women in these circles marry very young :…

I am told some are uncomfortable by my supposed oversharing. Dear, why the self flagellation? You musn’t look, you know… ——————- Burya ngo hari abatashimira ko nsa nuvuga cyane. Ngo ubuzima bwanjye mbushyira hanze cyane. Nshuti, kuki wiyicisha urubuzo? Wafunze amaso nturebe, mukunzi?

Brethren, If only you knew what the “abroad” they threaten you with truly looks like, you’d pity us. Allow me to share some insights: We are grateful for the opportunity to come and amass these riches. Next time though, don’t let anyone intimidate you, it ain’t all that. XOXO

Bavandimwe, Iyaba muzi ayo mahanga ukuntu ahanda Mwajya mutugirira impuhwe. Mutege amatwi mbabwire ameteka yaho hanze babakangisha. Si umurwenge ahubwo ni akumiro. Turashima Imana yatugejeje muri ayo mahanga ngo dupagase. Gusa ntibakabakange, hano si shya shya. Amashyo?

Gentlemen, quick question for you, with all due respect— why are you not used to tenderness? A small smile and you think I want to undress you. If I wished to see your nakedness, I would make the request clear ———— I smile at everyone, everywhere. I love and respect every human no matter their…

I am in Atlanta, back from my non-Christopher Columbus voyage. It recently occurred to me: I have been insulated from archaic African societies’ mentalities since birth. I just wore a dress at my cousin’s wedding with a high slit (impundu impundu for the newest couple in town, Elie&Ange). My family members, who are mostly like…

As I reminisce on my stay in Kigali, I am reminded of the meaning of family. The truth is, I tend to clash with grandma because, she is used to a different parenting mode and I am not used to following orders. (Dad is the coolest parent in all of East Africa.) But it doesn’t…