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AN AFRICAN QUEEN: DEFINES THE PROMISE OF A RAINBOW BABY
Kaata Minah, wanted a second child. This was supposed to be easy, get pregnant, have a baby, raise the child. Sadly everything did not pan out as told in classic novels, it became an emotional roller coaster. In Part One, we spoke about the background leading to the story , our mission in raising awareness about pregnancy and baby loss. In the sequel we dive deeper behind the scenes of a Queen who desperately needed a happy ending. *** Warning** This interview may trigger people who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. Ariana Diaries: After your 1st miscarriage what happened next? Kaata Minah: So fast forward, Hubby comes back in July and…
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A RAINBOW BABY STORY: AS TOLD BY AN AFRICAN QUEEN
A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn, or neonatal death. It is called a rainbow baby because it is like a rainbow after a storm: something beautiful after something scary and dark. Every year, Since 2002 the 9th -15th October is termed Baby Loss Awareness Week . This aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss. How we wish this awareness would transcend borders and bring hope to the many parents who never get the chance to mourn their loss, or celebrate their rainbow babies. Sadly there is a deafening silence surrounding miscarriage in Sub Saharan Africa. Women who were affected by miscarriage crave for shoulders to lean on…
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KEY REASONS WHY ABUSE IS STILL A MAJOR PROBLEM FOR AFRICANS
Victims live among us like an average child or adult. Sometimes they cause attractions through drunkenness, mental illness or other vital behaviours. Most don’t tell their stories, and often time we learn about their lives through whispers and gossips. We have a trained culture of silence and disgrace in public. As Africans, we were always taught to mind our business, speak when spoken to. And to know our place in society. Here are key reasons why abuse is still a major problem in the African community. An old African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It is sad to see that the ancient tradition of caring…
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DEAR SIERRA LEONE, LET’S HAVE A HEART TO HEART SESSION
Dear Sierra Leone, I write this letter in a complete state of dilemma. On one hand, I am optimistic about the future I perceive through the amazing young female leaders I have had the opportunity to meet and network with. And on the other hand, I am afraid that our lack of structure in all facets of society; from our individual failures to take responsibility (our huge sense of entitlement) to our gross misunderstanding of leadership and honesty will consistently impede our ability to grow and build a nation that is fully united irrespective of who our political leaders are. As I write to you, I realize that we…
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD: THE KADI SESAY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL CREATES A BIG SOLUTION FOR EDUCATION IN SIERRA LEONE
_Port Loko, Northern Province, Sierra Leone: Thursday 8 October 2020_ The Kadi Sesay Girls Secondary School, was formally opened by The President of Sierra Leone; H.E Julius Maada Bio. This laudable venture bridges a generational divide between education and development in Sierra Leone. The state of the art facility was funded and built by Mercury International Sl; when it was decided that a girls school was to be the first project endorsed and fully initiated by The President. During the launch, The President was very thankful to Mercury but he wasn’t apologetic about being more thankful to Martin Michael in particular. The location and type of school was decided by The…













