Tag: Muslimah

Azumi- Ramadan in Ghana

AZUMI: THE MOON HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN GHANA

Azumi is the local parlance for Ramadan. It is originally a Hausa word but has made its way to many communities and tribes in Ghana. Azumi or fasting has different names in different languages. “Kyiri wia” in twi. A woman shares her...

Muslim representation: A Pyrrhic victory

Muslim Representation: A pyrrhic victory?

Muslims are questioning representation following the mostly bad media portrayal we receive in the news, movies and on social media. From Europe to Africa, from sports to medicine, Muslims, especially Muslim women in hijab face a lot of...

She/Her Burden

Lessons from a Kayayei

After working with UNFPA Ghana for the past two years, I decided to leave and explore opportunities outside the organization. This new opportunity would allow me to test my abilities, expand my portfolio, and grow horizontally. I was nonetheless...

Zango women/girls

Female Education in the Zango community

My mother never had the opportunity to have a secular education. Her dad did not believe in Zango female secular education. Being the eldest daughter meant supporting the mother in taking care of her younger siblings. Like most men from his days, my...