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5. leave the country
Leaving the country was a core memory. I landed back home in Zimbabwe with a soft landing, calm air, lightness. I thought I’d capture every second, bottle every moment, but what I found instead was stillness — and maybe that’s what I needed most.
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Becoming Something I’ve Never Been
This one’s a little more personal. I’ve been thinking about change, memory, and the weird space between who I’ve been and who I want to become.
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In Conversation with Black Owned Studios
As part of Women’s History Month and my ‘The Future is Female’ series, I took a trip to Black Owned Studios—a place that’s more than just a store, it’s a community. And I got to sit down with the amazing Efia Mainoo, the founder behind it all. Black Owned Studios…
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Zahra’s 20 Somethings…
Introducing 20 Somethings—my series where I challenge myself to achieve a set of goals before I turn 20. A year of discipline, growth, and proving to myself that I can do the things I say I will. Stay tuned!!
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Previously on Thought Daughter Radio…
Last semester I did student radio as part of FuseFM at the University of Manchester and I had so much fun with it. Outside of lectures and work, it was an hour a week of escape and musical storytelling. The show didn’t go without its technical difficulties, but it definitely…
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life with locs.
I’ve never been a “hair person.” In fact, I’ve always had the most minimal knowledge when it comes to caring for my hair. I can plait, twist, wash, and maybe on a good day, I’ll blow-dry it and—if luck is on my side—get it into a bun. I lived braided…
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The Blogging Renaissance
The blogging world has seen its fair share of transformations, and right now, it feels like we’re entering a renaissance of sorts. The internet is flooded with tech bros, food blogs, and endless news cycles—but there’s a new wave rising in the corner of the web that’s bringing back the…
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Return of the Mac
Sometimes, the most important thing is simply starting. In this new year, I’m focusing on small actions, letting go of the need for a flawless plan, and embracing the power of just doing. I’m moving forward—one small step at a time, no matter how messy it gets.
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This is the year (5th Anniversary Edition)
Happy new year! For the first article of 2025 I’ve decided to look back on the past 5 years: the good, the bad and the ugly. Let’s take a trip down memory lane!
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One Year of Zahra’s World
Today marks one year of Zahra’s World, and honestly, it feels surreal. Here’s to more words, more growth, and another year of Zahra’s World.
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Feed Fatigue: Connection to Curation
Social media has grown from a fun, spontaneous space to a curated, commercialised arena. As someone who grew up with these platforms, I’ve watched them transform from connection-driven to performance-oriented. This article explores how and why social media evolved, and what it means for how we express ourselves and connect.
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Hang it up!
We’ve established that I’m going to be one of those people that brings up therapy in their art. This week I was told to “hang something up.” To celebrate something. So here’s to starting my degree in Politics and Data Analytics 🥂