Equality for All
Equality for All was Lighthouse’s first pan-African storytelling campaign, amplifying voices from more than 20 African countries. People from all backgrounds, students, activists, artists, and community leaders, shared personal stories about equality, liberty, and justice. The campaign collected over 150 powerful stories through school programs, community events, and digital platforms, reaching more than 1.2 million people across the continent. Each story offered a unique and honest perspective on the challenges and hopes shaping communities today.
For us, this campaign was never just about storytelling. It was about creating space for people to speak about what matters to them,” said Ashitha Nayak, Founder of Lighthouse. “Africa has always held many voices and many truths. We wanted to honour that depth and honesty. Justice begins when people are truly heard
Today, the impact of ‘Equality for All’ continues to grow, with stories being shared in classrooms, youth forums, and community spaces, sparking deeper conversations and inspiring collective action.
I thought I was invincible
Fathia Kareem Nigeria I thought I was invincible Yes, I tested positive for COVID-19. I fell victim to this virus: a nasty, lingering virus that gave me the worst symptoms I’ve experienced to this day, that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. My story is to warn you...
Are We Healing Or Hurting?
Shakirat kareem Nigeria Are We Healing Or Hurting? 2 p.m., we walked downtown, pushing our way through the ever-busy streets. For thirty minutes now, we had been enjoying our exploration of the city panoramas. Suddenly, the scenes started changing, and we...
Food Escapades in Egypt
Christiana Okere Nigeria Food Escapades in Egypt As soon as my eyes met the abomination in front of me, my appetite quickly receded into the background. Why would anyone in their right mind combine okra soup with rice? Even more deplorable was that the okra was...
Call me, Zoe!
Zoe Octavia Obazee Lagos, Nigeria Call me, Zoe! To be born in Freetown, is to identify with that ancient Cotton Tree and that my father is Liberian is a connection to that former Football Star, George Weah, who today is president. It was time to give me...
Living for the future
Patrick Kinene Gichuki Kenya Ruiru campus Living for the future Life works in mysterious ways. Ways we cannot explain. Life has its teeth, but if it’s not your turn to get bit, you’ll just have to continue living. Life was placing me in a corner. As a young lad...
Light
Ayomide Benedicta Lawrence Lagos, Nigeria Light Her stilettos flew swiftly, landing on my skull. An electronic current passed through my frail body. When she was done, I felt like I was stung all over by scorpions. I watched her shower love on the other...