This special Mother's Day feature, in collaboration with Chapter54, highlights similar experiences of African mothers in the arts and creative fields.

In October 2023, Ghana's Parliament received a Private Member’s bill aimed at revising the country's approach to parental leave. The bill, sponsored by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu, seeks to make pivotal amendments to the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651). This legislative initiative, known as the Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, or "Parental Leave for All” bill is set to enhance maternity and paternity leave in Ghana.

As an African working mother, I wanted to share a message of hope and encouragement with others who might be going through their own struggles. I know first-hand the challenges that come with trying to balance work and motherhood, and I want you to know that you're not alone.