Approval vs Authenticity
Recently I caught myself starting to slip into a habit that I had taken years to kick. It was a habit that was a...
The Ancestor
My grandfather was a proud man who never compromised when it came to his culture and values. Many knew him as Ashumba, the Lion,...
Mastering temptation
Bill battled drug and alcohol addiction for many years before starting his journey to freedom. Relapsing is a scary thought to contemplate for the...
Are You a Christian?
Here at 1Africa, we want to challenge you with a question, and we are excited to hear what your opinions are:
What do you think...
How the ordinary, everyday and boring are good for you
Did you know that the ordinary, everyday and boring things in life are actually good for you? I know it sounds crazy, but bear...
Which Way Is It?
Have you ever been heading somewhere but suddenly you don't know which way to go anymore? You've forgotten if you had to turn right...
How to develop ‘stick-ability’
Stickability:
n. a person’s ability to persevere with something; staying power
I’ve heard of “sticky” churches and brands, “sticky” sweets and hands, and I’ve also heard...
It Really Is A Wonderful Life!
This year, just like last year, another one of our family friends lost a child to suicide. It’s a deep devastation that is hard...
Your breakthrough is coming
I always find when I am just about to throw my hands in the air and shout out aloud in frustration “I give up,”...
How to deal with criticism
A few years ago, I had a Skype meeting that changed my life as a creatively inclined freelancer forever.
Part of my job description is...