Afronaut Blog

Nov 20
2 min

Exploring Øvre-Eide Urban Farm

Last Saturday,the 18th of November, we celebrated Latvia's 105th Independence Day. Being married to Leila, who hails from Latvia, we...

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Gamlehaugen Castle: A Day of Architecture, Gardens, and Lakeside Picnic

Nessy Shimwafeni

Nov 12
2 min

Gamlehaugen Castle: A Day of Architecture, Gardens, and Lakeside Picnic

Today on a cold yet sunny day near Bergen, my family and I stumbled upon an unexpected gem - Gamlehaugen Castle. Our journey wasn’t...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Oct 23
1 min

Autumn Reunion in Bergen's Embrace

Poem by Nessy Shimwafeni In Bergen's embrace, we met once more, childhood companions, from years before. It was a sunny autumn weekend,...

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Rain or Shine: The Enchanting Charms of Bergen, Norway

Nessy Shimwafeni

Oct 17
3 min

Rain or Shine: The Enchanting Charms of Bergen, Norway

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Nessy Shimwafeni

May 30
2 min

Viva Latvia Ice Hockey

Latvians woke up to go to work on Monday morning, only to find they didn't have to. Their parliament had met at midnight to declare a...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

May 12
4 min

Fun Things to Do in Riga,Latvia

I love Riga, she is a beautiful city and even though I say she could be much more multicultural with different people from diffrent...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

May 3
2 min

Chillaxing at JIP Mārupīte Lake

The beginning of the month May was ushered in by a nice long weekend. My family and I decided to visit lake JIP Mārupīte, a beautiful...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Apr 12
2 min

Easter '23

Easter has come and gone. I hope you had a blessed one. For most, Easter is primarily a family celebration with Easter egg hunts,...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Apr 1
10 min

A Afronaut's Odysseus

Time is fleeting and waits for no person. We are all journeying, each in their own unique vessel on life's flowing stream. Time and time...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Mar 20
1 min

Happy Born Day

Recently on the 7th of March, my precious daughter Ondeya turned 2 years young. Time flies, it seems just like yesterday she was born....

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Mar 20
1 min

I Dreamt of Namibia

I got to break free,poof become ghost Escape to Namibia,the place I love the most. Soak in sunshine, winding down dirt roads, from the...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Dec 6, 2022
2 min

The Transcending Artist

"Art washes away the dust off our Soul." My blog is a neighbourhood block, a crossroad where talented Individuals from around the world...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Dec 4, 2022
1 min

Riga Christmas Market 2022

DATES: 27TH NOV TO 2ND JAN From the end of November until the beginning of January, Riga is busy with Christmas markets and celebrations....

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Nov 19, 2022
1 min

LATVIA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Recently on the 18th November, Latvians enjoyed a public holiday You see, on this day in 1918, Latvia declared its independence from...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Feb 7, 2022
3 min

'Jamming' with NaJah

We all love music, it improves moods, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression and much much...

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The Camera wielding Chilli Sauce Warrior

Nessy Shimwafeni

Feb 2, 2022
5 min

The Camera wielding Chilli Sauce Warrior

Meet Eugene "Kiellie" Rukoro, an Afronaut, entrepreneur and Game changer from Namibia on a mission to bring hot Chilli sauce flavours to...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Feb 1, 2022
1 min

Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger

Ever since I spent 1 year working in Shanghai, China in 2010, I observe and respect some of the Chinese and Asian traditions. This year...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Jan 16, 2022
3 min

Mary Pad

Recently a friend posted about an initiative called Marypad on her WhatsApp status. I was shocked to find out that many girls in rural...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Jan 4, 2022
1 min

Blessed 2022

As each year is ushered in, it suddenly feels like the whole world gets a fresh start. New Year’s Eve and the days surrounding it have an...

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Nessy Shimwafeni

Dec 25, 2021
1 min

Blessed Holidays

The season of joy and merriment is here, as people all around the globe celebrate the festival of Christmas. As we mark the joyous...

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