How Gemini Spice Magazine Is Re-Telling Her Story

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Even before reading this article, have you checked out our new website design? We have a really amazing new design which is stealing hearts away, have we stolen yours too?

As we are re-branding to relaunch this Magnifique Magazine, we want it to be a place where our readers call home, a space where you can relate to the stories we write, to the dreams we hold dear.

First things first, this Magazine is called Gemini Spice Magazine because the founder is a Spicy Gemini and what better way to leave your mark in this world?

Gemini Spice Magazine is the first product of Gemini Spice Studios and is a feminist magazine where we aim to re-tell the stories of African Women. I know, you are wondering, ‘Re-Tell’?

Yes, we re-tell because we realize we live in a patriarchal culture in which men have been the ones to tell the stories of women. And just like when White people tell the stories of Black people, there will always be a disconnect between the story and reality. Moreso, there is no accuracy in a story when its not from a lived experience. Just as Africans need to tell their stories, much more do women. That’s the core reason why we are re-telling herstory.

Our vision is to see a world where women define femininity for ourselves and where we thrive in this true and free womanhood.

So how do we tell these stories? Here are 10 Ways Gemini Spice Magazine is Re-Telling The Stories of African Women.

We are the home for women’s thoughts and literary work.

If you are a writer who is bursting with passion for writing, then Gemini Spice Magazine will publish and preserve your work, giving you all the credit you deserve. We also accept art pieces and photography from artists.

We dedicate monthly series to discuss Issues close to the hearts of women.

Do you want to know more about finances and business? Do you need to understand your menstrual cycle? Every month, we will discuss a topic that will enable you thrive in your womanhood. What’s more, you can suggest a topic that you want discussed.

We remind, preserve and celebrate the glorious past and present of women for a more glorious future.

Did you know that Wangu Wa Makeri was the only female chief of Kikuyu land when Colonialists first came to Africa? Did you know that the Battle of Adwa, in which Ethiopians stood firm against the Italians, was organized by Tatou, the Empress of Ethiopia? No? Well, now you know.