Rap music has shaped the global culture – it influenced swag, aspire soft life and celebrated being gangster. This music genre is about being hardcore, surviving the streets and earning your respect. All of this is done without losing the “coolness”. The streets should fear you yet seek your acquaintance. That is the name of […]
Ever heard the saying: “dating nowadays is like selling your soul to the devil”? OK, that maybe a tad over the top, but you get the point. Relationships are super hard. Or people are just weird and complicated. Whatever excuse you go with “it might end in tears” as the internet streets would say. Why […]
Social media erupted recently when actor and comedian Siv Ngesi unleashed his inner diva in the form of ‘Sivanna’. One might say “it’s just a dude in a dress. What’s the big deal?”. Besides “drag” (a male, who uses drag clothing and makeup to imitate and often exaggerate female gender for entertainment purposes) being an art form – […]
“Nice Guy Syndrome” is a term used around the internet to describe men who believe they are entitled to women because they’re “nice guys”. Basically, a Nice Guy is a man who is convinced that he is not OK, just as he is. Therefore, he must become what he thinks others want him to be […]
What does it feel being a man in the era of #MeeToo, #AmINext or #TimesUp? As young men it’s overwhelming to witness men in power being brought into their knees by the “cancel culture”. According to Dictionary.com, “cancel culture refers to the popular practice of withdrawing support for (cancelling) public figures and companies after they […]
According to The Free Dictionary, the idiom “soft life” means a life that is typified by or filled with ease and comfort, without requiring any hard work, sacrifice, or unpleasantness. This short-lived trend has left many drowning in debt or depressed. It’s the overwhelming power of instant gratification, sprinkled with social media pressure. Let me tell […]
What are your dreams and goals for this year ahead? Have you heard of a visons board or the law of attraction? A vision board is a visualization tool that refers to a board of any sort used to build a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals and dreams. By placing visual […]
Most people live a chunk of their lives chasing others, collecting things, and seeking approval. Perhaps the ultimate goal (for many) is to be “seen” and “heard” ― the other stuff in between is secondary. I’m sure you’ve heard this punchline before “master the game, study the next guy and stand out from the crowd”, […]
It’s the 1st of November which means we only have 61 days left of 2020. Normally we’d all be getting excited and ready for the end of year celebrations with the festive season and New Year, but this year has put things into perspective. Most of us are more worried about health, our families, our […]
Men are quick to confess how rich, strong, and capable they are. In fact, most men would sooner rather choose death than being perceived as weak. Calling it a “man thing” is just a lazy way of describing this toxic condition. For young boys, it’s almost impossible to escape the unreasonable expectations that come with […]