BeeTeeLife is your gateway to the vibrant and diverse world of African lifestyle. If you can write captivating, exceptional work, we invite you to join our community of storytellers.
About BeeTeeLife
BeeTeeLife is more than just an online magazine; it celebrates African life’s multifaceted tapestry. Our mission is to redefine the narrative surrounding Africa, moving beyond stereotypes to showcase the rich experiences, traditions, and innovations that make our continent genuinely extraordinary.
Why Write for BeeTeeLife?
1. Diverse Audience: Reach a broad and global readership interested in discovering the authentic stories of African lifestyles.
2. Showcase Your Expertise: Share your knowledge, experiences, and unique perspective with an engaged audience passionate about Africa.
3. Collaborative Community: Join a network of writers, thinkers, and creatives dedicated to fostering connections and supporting each other’s growth.
What We Are Looking For:
We are actively seeking captivating articles on a variety of lifestyle topics, including but not limited to:
- Travel experiences and destination guides
- Cultural explorations and traditions
- Fashion trends and style inspirations
- Culinary delights and food adventures
- Wellness and health practices
- Business, Technology and Innovation in Africa
- Personal narratives and stories that capture the essence of African life outside and within the continent
Submission Guidelines:
To contribute to BeeTeeLife, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Articles should be between 800-1500 words.
- Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere.
- Include high-quality images related to your article (with proper attribution if necessary).
- Along with your submission, provide a brief author bio and a headshot.
Kindly submit your articles or pitches by registering on the website, confirming your email address and submitting three articles by January 29th 2024.
Get in Touch
Do you have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to us here. We are excited about the prospect of featuring your unique perspective on BeeTeeLife.
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Beetee Life is a blog on Africa. It is a diverse and rich continent with many fascinating topics to explore. BeeTeelife is your go-to blog to understand the continent. Some of the topics I explore through my content include: Here are some of the best topics related to Africa:
- Ancient Civilizations: Explore the history of civilizations like Ancient Egypt, Carthage, and Axum.
- Colonialism and Independence: I look at the impact of European colonization and the struggles for Independence across Africa, as well as Neo neo-colonialism and apartheid.
- Apartheid in South Africa: Study the system of racial segregation and its eventual downfall.
- African Languages: Delve into the vast array of languages spoken on the continent and their cultural significance.
- Traditional Music and Dance: Explore the rhythmic and melodic traditions that vary across regions.
- Art and Sculpture: Learn about traditional and contemporary African art, including mask-making, beadwork, and modern art movements.
- African Safaris: Discover the incredible biodiversity of African wildlife, including the “Big Five” and many other species.
- Conservation Efforts: Investigate ongoing efforts to protect endangered species and ecosystems, like anti-poaching initiatives and national parks.
- Sahara Desert: Learn about the world’s largest hot desert and its unique challenges and adaptations.
- Great Rift Valley: Explore the geological wonder that spans several countries and has led to diverse landscapes and cultures.
- Disease and Global Health: Study the impact of malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Ebola on African populations and global health efforts.
- Sustainable Development Goals: Examine how African nations work toward achieving the United Nations’ development goals.
- African Literature: Read works by renowned authors like Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
- Oral Tradition: Explore the importance of storytelling and oral traditions in African cultures.
- Economic Growth: Analyze African countries’ economic challenges and opportunities.
- Political Landscapes: Investigate current political situations, governance structures, and international relations.
- Technology and Innovation: Learn about advancements in technology and innovation hubs across Africa.
- Investments opportunities in the continent: How to use the unique systems in the continent to pick opportunities.
- Indigenous Beliefs: Explore various regions’ diverse traditional belief systems and practices.
- Islam and Christianity: Study the spread and impact of these major religions across the continent.
- Desertification: Understand the causes and consequences of desertification and its effects on local communities.
- Water Scarcity: Examine the challenges posed by water scarcity and efforts to address them.
- African Cuisine: Discover the wide range of culinary traditions, ingredients, and dishes across the continent.
- I explore the African entertainment industries, music, film, spoken word and standup comedy industries, and festivals across the continent.
I explore these topics through the stories of individuals and different forms of entertainment from the continent without making this a lecture blog. d in-depth, and there are many subtopics and nuances within each area. When researching or discussing these topics, it’s essential to approach them with cultural sensitivity and an open mind to gain a comprehensive understanding of Africa’s history, cultures, and challenges.
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BeeTeeLife is a blog about Africa. Past, present, future, our hopes and dreams, current affairs, places to go, culture, musings, business and generally our perspective on life. The goal is to refresh our mindset towards what we as a continent and people are by seeing, scratching that, and remembering our future.
Yes, we are a continent of extremes, but not average. Our sad stories parade around the world. In this blog, we tell of our beauty and excellence. We write these stories because that is who we naturally are, so we remember and face today’s world knowing where we are headed – to greatness!
I started this writing by myself, but today, we continue to grow our Team with like-minded creative minds. At the end of the year, we will be over 100 writers, editors, photographers, videographers and other artists telling the story of a continent we love and are happy to be a part of.
Read more on the different sections of the blog.
Our Team consists of Africans of every creed and colour all over the globe. We have one mission: a better Africa means a better World, and we want to be a part of it!
Join Us by reading, commenting and participating in every way you can!
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