The Senegalese film Faat Kiné is an honest look at the fine line women have historically had to walk in society. You can’t be too naïve, and you can’t be too frank. I’m not sure how much things have changed for women around the world since the film was released, but by American standards, much […]

Mavo! That means “How are you?” in my native tongue, Urhobo. It’s not as common as Yoruba, but I digress. This week, I decided to travel to Africa and see how my countrymen have progressed. I can say with great satisfaction: “Ninja, we made it!” Gone are the days of village huts and local juju […]