Social Media – Well Read

October 17, 2025

‘Relatable’ content and the changing face of South African influencers

The lives of OG influencers, once very much relatable, now don’t resemble the realities of many of their followers, and creators at the “bottom” of the chain are paving their own way. Continue reading

October 13, 2025

De-centering men- a beautiful concept about self love and preservation

Decentering men is the work of women undoing the deep conditioning and socialisation to want to seek and pour love outside of ourselves. It is NOT about hating men. Continue reading

January 23, 2025

Why I Started Creating Bookish Content—and What’s Next

I have been on the internet for many years and witnessed the emergence and rise of social media influencers and digital creators—from fashion and beauty to travel. While I enjoyed consuming this content and was often influenced by it, I… Continue reading

November 22, 2024

First Impressions: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli is a story that delves into family dynamics, mental health, and the pressures of social media. At its heart is Anuri, a former child influencer, navigating her strained relationships with her stepmother… Continue reading

November 19, 2024

5 Things I refuse to do as a newbie on Bookstagram

Buying and Reading Trendy Books I stick to reading what I actually want to read, not just what’s trending. I refuse to let Bookstagram or BookTok convince me to buy books that could end up being a waste of my… Continue reading

April 29, 2024

Review: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

This book has transformed my perspective on fostering genuine connections. After purchasing ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie years ago, I finally decided to dive into it. Initially uncertain about my motivation for buying the book,… Continue reading

April 22, 2024

I joined Bookstagram recently, and I have questions…

I joined Bookstagram three weeks ago, the readers and book lovers side of Instagram, and I have questions. Continue reading