I turn 27 today. I know Mama will phone me at 2pm because that is the exact time I was born… For the longest time, 27 was an age of culmination to me: I thought I’d have it all figured out by now – career wise, property ownership-wise, relationship-wise, etc. I’m over that though because…

There exists a stereotype that Black people generally have rhythm. As a result, no one wants to be that one Black person who can’t dance when the opportunity arises! So if you’re like me, you always make sure you have a signature move to show off so ‘you’re not left behind’ – unnecessary pressure, right!…

Last year I was fortunate enough to win the SOMAFCO essay competition, and the prize was a 7-day trip to Tanzania – how amazing!!!