A Pen for Social and Economic Impact

Two weeks ago, I broke my phone. Yes, my bridge to the world, slipped from my hands and landed in a tragic mess. Since then, my online presence has been on life support. For someone who’s usually present in the digital spaces, this sudden silence might have felt odd to those who know me well. Yesterday, something happened that completely warmed my heart. I got visitors. And not the “ I texted you on the way ” kind. No! Unannounced!!! They just appeared like sunshine through a cloudy day. Some of my children (who I know will read this); knocked off from work and decided to land at my doorstep. No warning. Just vibes. And can we talk about the audacity?  Yes, of just showing Up! You see, I’m not used to people popping in without a signal. My first words? “Are you guys on holiday or what?” They laughed. Then they said, “We just missed you and wanted to check on you.” My heart melted a little. Here’s the thing: for those of us who mentor, we’re somehow through life’s course wired to gi...

Allow me to first of all introduce Rudo. Rudo Mkukupa Chakwera is a prominent Malawian gospel and Jazz singer well known for her amazing vocals. She is the daughter of late Isaac Mkukupa, a renowned Jazz Musician. I met Rudo under circumstances I still can’t fully explain. But one thing is certain; We were meant to cross paths. We first worked together through  Girlfriends In Faith , the mentorship network I founded for University girls. When Rudo shared her passion and vision for her Charity, I knew instantly: we had to work together. And so we started. On July 9, 2025,  we began a journey that speaks directly to the core of who I am, an Arts enthusiast, a Storyteller and as a Digital Creator. It's a  journey rooted in arts, storytelling and culture. Together, we set out on a journey to meet Malawi’s  Veteran Musicians based in Malawi's central region; legends who had been eagerly waiting for this day to come. It is the start of something bigger than a visit or a me...