Category: PERSONAL BLOG

I often wonder whether other Diasporas are as juicy as the Rwandan one? I think not. Because we are a small community, it is easier for everyone to know everyone’s business. And that business is JUICYYYY…Generally, up for consumption is: Whose child got caught shoplifting? Who divorced who? Who cheated on who? Who is on…

I, Chouchou Des Grands Lacs, can unfortunately neither confirm nor deny, the following “Never Have I Evers”:1. Had my hair pass neck-length.2. Blamed a fart on a pet/ a human.3. Pretended to be on the phone to keep from engaging with unwanted company.4. Gone to a party I wasn’t invited to.5. Accidentally clogged someone’s toilet.6.…

It brings me the ultimate joy to report that father, after many years of negotiation, has finally understood the art of relaxation. Him and wifey are on their third cruise. Once, a man he’d been helping stole from him. When the man later got into serious health complications, dad found him some Indian specialist and…

One of the many things one struggles with as an unmarried young African woman in the church is wardrobe science.In Rwanda, they used to straight up come to me and comment on my outfit. “It’s too tight, sister Olivia”. Depending on my mood, I’d either argue my case or just smile and ignore. Sometimes I’d…

Perhaps, the glossary of banned words should include the following: 1. Gaslight – We are the true victims, gaslit by you to empathize with nonsensical acts. 2. Narcissist – Unless it is to discuss the Greek Mythological figure, Narcissus. 3. BI*%#, F*%#, etc. — incredibly vulgar, not meant for everyday use. Stop bruising our tender…

Out of the 50 American states, 43 are set. This means voters will likely always vote blue (California) or red (Texas). Fun fact, the last time a Dem took Texas, it was President Carter in 1976… So if you are running, you want to focus of the 7 “swing states”. States like, Georgia. I live…

Let us answer that question now once and for all, both terminologies are correct. If you really wanna impress a Rwandan person, say “Bite wa kigome we” (Translation: Hello Lovely One). The running joke in my intimate circle has always been that I was seemingly born in the wrong culture. I tend to be more…

Following a recent promotion; I, your trusted servant, along with a team of others, have been tasked with observing the US elections. I now pause to reflect on the enormity of this moment. My father grew up in a remote village in the Southern Province of Rwanda in an economically challenged but love-filled family. His…