Who is Vuyo Brown?She is a Zimbabwean Singer, Songwriter and Contemporary Christian Artist.She creates, she sings, she serves. When did you know that you could sing?My earliest memory is at 6 or 7 years old. I sang and danced; I really enjoyed it. I’d put on shows for my mum or anyone really who caredContinue reading “The Chat series: A chat with Vuyo Brown”
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Thula nhliziyo yami
Today I drove myself to a mental health and wellness center. There is no need to keep running away. It is high time I face all my demons, if I die then at least I tried. But dying would mean that I have failed Sizwe. How will she remember me when she is only two?Continue reading “Thula nhliziyo yami”
Not all days are diamonds
Today is one of those tiring and exhausting days. I have not felt like this in a long time. To be honest I had forgotten how it feels. I am trying to reach out to my happy self but I cannot find her. I do not have the strength and I will force myself toContinue reading “Not all days are diamonds”
Do not be too hard on me
Do not be annoyed when I kiss and watch my child sleep. You have no idea how many pregnancy tests I took. You should have seen the look on my face when the pregnancy did not have one but two lines. Do not make fun of me when I rush home to my family. ItContinue reading “Do not be too hard on me”
Is love supposed to break you?
As I drove into my parent’s driveway I allowed myself to be human and vulnerable. There was no pretending that I was okay, it was time to cry, to scream, to hear my heart crumbling into pieces, and to wait for my parents to say “but Tanya we warned you”. Ubucwebe is fast asleep andContinue reading “Is love supposed to break you?”
You and I
Happy 2023 my lovelies. May this new year remind you that it is okay to start again and be kind to yourself.This blog post is for anyone in love or looking for love. I hope you find what you are looking for. On my happy and sad days, I want to remember your smile whenContinue reading “You and I”
You did your best ❤
You have come this far to be sulking. You have made it to the last day of 2022. Maybe you haven’t ticked everything off your to-do list or achieved your set goals but guess what? You are alive, healthy, and reading this. Surely it calls for celebration. Count your blessings, applaud yourself for your achievementsContinue reading “You did your best ❤”
Our light
Today Oluwayemisi and I did not walk out of the maternity ward empty-handed. Two years back we left the hospital with a bag, broken hearts, and an empty stroller. Today Oluwayemisi and I walked out of the maternity ward with smiley faces, hearts filled with gratitude, and the newest member of our family Sbani. IContinue reading “Our light”
It’s okay until…
Everyone looks forward to spending time with family. Travelling long distances means nothing when you are going to be with your loved ones. It is a time to be with loved ones. But there are a lot of people who decided to leave early. This might be because of the conversations and the jokes thatContinue reading “It’s okay until…”
It’s your time to shine
Dear makoti I see you and I know that it is not easy being a new bride or coming into a new home. I am sorry if some relatives have angered you or made you cry. I know that you do feel lost in a new home and long to go back home and beContinue reading “It’s your time to shine”