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The Ongoing Struggle for Women's Rights
Inside: Chiip O Neal in Z-Brand Spotlight
š§āāļø Zen Note
Once again, it's Women's Month. But for many women, it's a reminder of the ongoing struggle for basic human rights. In countries where gender inequality is still rampant, women face countless violations of their bodies, dignity, and freedom. Within the past two weeks, women in Zambia have been arrested and detained for organizing a peaceful march against gender-based violence. And Iranian teenage girls were hunted by police for dancing in public. While South Korean women are exhausted from fighting the patriarchy.
It's a bleak reality that women globally are still fighting for the right to be heard, seen, and respected. In the remaining days of this month and onward, let's not just celebrate the progress we've made but also remember the work that still needs to be done. Let's support organizations that empower women and girls; listen to the voices of the women fighting for change; and continue to push for a world where every woman, regardless of her background or circumstances, can live with dignity and equality.
- Edisana Stephen, Newsletter Editor
š„³ Z Brand Spotlight
CHIIP O NEAL is a contemporary versatile brand with a unique distinctive approach to upcycling and an innovative sustainable aesthetic that blurs the lines of gender and size.
Locally made in Accra, Ghana, C//O reflects the wearer's mind, emotions and personality through conscientious attention to detail and artsy sustainable directions. C//O also explores a vivid description of art, traditions and life scenarios through upcycled materials and fabrics thereby creating valuable and functional pieces of clothing and accessories. The brand is growing and evolving as a conscious community by honouring diverse cultures through ethical craftsmanship.
āļø New on Kenga
ā” Quickie of the Week
Light trailed blood and oil, both anointed, across the new-white marble of the altar as she turned to face the crowd.
She breathed in the silence of the congregation. This was her favourite part. The calm that came before the screams.
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š®āšØ Weekenda
The Undiscovered Genius of the Niger Delta, an art event by Tiwani Contemporary Gallery, Lagos
Uncover and engage with this retelling of the Frenglish empire, in a twelve-piece series of paintings from the POV of estranged cosmography.
An Unusual grief, a book by Yewande Omotoso
Enter the world of a mother boldly facing grief and identity in Omotoso's unmistakable, unflinching, intricate story.
Ashluxe Pop-up, an event by Rare Gallery, Cape Town
Check out some luxe avant-garde fits, and add to your streetwear capsule wardrobe with new limited pieces from the visionary Ashluxe
Ready to be, an album by TWICE
Kpop fans, there's new music from the genre's darlings this week! Indulge in the lyrically masterful, bass-pop 'Moonlight Sunrise' among a host of certified hits.
Mellow Fridays, an event by Alora Beach Resort, Accra
Spend an idyllic sunset pre-kend at Laboma beach with BlacVolta
Luther: The Fallen Sun, a movie
Idris Elba will pump up your heart rate as the thrilling detective returns for an epic all-out action sequel.
So We Made A Tape, an album by 99 PHACES
Jam out to the indie collective's Afro-fusion project filled with eight sure-bangers.
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