With the recent visibility of domestic violence, what does this mean for Sierra Leonean women and girls?

Today is International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD). In this blog post, two persons with Albinism talk to Mina Bilkis about their journey.

As I turned 30, I am looking to accomplish 30 personal goals. Take this journey with me and let's explore together. #MinaAt30

Fambul dem Hmmm.... I said... FAMBUL DEM! I am in severe PAIN! I am in agony...I am DISTRAUGHT! This weekend I have been humbled... and...

عيد مبارك ! Eid Mubarak ! Happy Eid/Pray Day! Arguably, one of the most controversial days of the year is back again! Why controversial...

The third and final part of the Independence Poem trilogy. Part 1 - We Are Waiting (2018) Part 2 - Bittersweet Salone (2020)

One week since the Wellington fire explosion in Freetown, Sierra Leone. What does this mean to you?

The prodigal blogger returns Hello! Kushe! Bonjour! That's right, Mina Bilkis is back and for those who observe the Islamic faith - Jumma...

Alpha Mansaray is a gay man who wants everyone to know that being attracted to men doesn't make you weak.

Finda Abdulai* (name changed) is a 20 year old bisexual woman. She wants people to know you are not your circumstances.

The Queen Harold Project is dedicated to the late drag queen, model and LGBTQI activist Harold Thomas.

Sexual and Gender Based Violence is structurally engrained in our society. Read more on how to work to dismantle it. #JusticeForKadijah

Bittersweet Salone, a poem that encourages a national reflection on our past, current and future SWEET Salone. Photo credit: @Meddie1681

Back in April 2018, I wrote and published a poem entitled We Are Waiting. The visual poem was filmed by Abu Yillah and produced by The Young

Who picks up the check? Does it vary from culture to culture, do you go dutch or is it up to "the man"? Read to find out more.