I am known for my feminist stance. It seems certain Facebook friends tag me whenever they want me to defend womankind over something (considered indefensible) or the other. Recently however, after having a conversation with a man who refers to his viewpoint as “traditional” I realized though a lot of what I say seems to […]
Rough-drafts: from reading to writing
It was in July of 2003 that I fell in love with novels. Contrary to my mother’s present-day boasts, I was not always the happy member of “Readaholic Anonymous”, and it was watching T.V at breathing distance from the screen rather than “reading too much” that led to my shortsightedness. I remember that vacation well. […]
Feminist When I Want To Be- The Convenience of our African Feminism
March is International Women’s Month, I knew I would write something in relation to the women’s movement, a sort of state of the movement speech, but till a recent argument with a friend I didn’t know what exactly I would be writing on. The argument wasn’t important, but a statement made during it is. […]
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways
Somehow, somewhere along the line of modern history February became the month of love. My musings are going with the trend. I was taught the different types of love in form three. Of course it was a Religious Studies class and all we were taught where the definitions to be memorized for examinations: Agape~ The […]
A Happy, Thankful New Year
Hello everyone and welcome back to my musings. I hope you all had a lovely end of year and a good start to this new one. What resolutions if any have you made? For musings I resolved to finally take to heart the requests of readers and ensure my posts are shorter (I’ll try, I […]
Romance Meets Life: RML Woman: Monique Kwachou – Cameroonian Writer, Y…
Reposting this interview I had for a Nigerian blog Romance Meets Life.. Romance Meets Life: RML Woman: Monique Kwachou – Cameroonian Writer, Y…: Monique Kwachou is a Cameroonian writer, youth advocate, blogger and currently a Chevening Scholar. She is studying for an M.A in Educati…
On a Plethora of Things…
Hello once again to my little niche in the cybersphere.This time around I’m ranting on a plethora of things. I just couldn’t stop myself despite having promised a reader I was going to shorten my posts :/ Earlier this month I knew exactly what I would blog about. I had scribbled down brief opinions on the […]
Words Left Unsaid
Two days ago during one of my classes we discussed the Structural Adjustment Programs; policies enforced as a way to get indebted countries (mostly former colonies) to repay loans given to them by international financial institutions (dominated by former colonial masters). Needless to say, these policies set many African nations back in such a way […]
Travelogue Part 2: Of Wanna-be-Bushfallers and Bushfalling
This might sound like a rant, but if you are a follower of this blog you should be used to it by now. Some months ago the G.C.E results were released and successful candidates from all around the country traveled to Buea (though not immediately necessary) to apply for admission into the University of Buea. […]
Travelogue Pt. 1
Hello everyone, it’s been a while right? Well, Monique of Musings has been blessed to be awarded a Chevening Scholarship. YAY! J This prestigious scholarship will sponsor those selected to study for a one year masters degree in the UK at any university of their choice. In my case, I’ll be studying for an […]