“You already had your chance”: The silent shame of online dating after divorce in Africa

For hundreds of African divorcees, widows, and single parents, returning to the dating pool means facing a wall of silent shame and public judgement. Late one night, corporate finance analyst Tega Ogaga watched an online comment section brutally attack a single mother of three who dared to ask for love again. Disturbed by the cruelty, he decided to build an answer: Runo—a trust-first relationship platform designed specifically for those brave enough to search for a second act. In his latest…