About The Author: Nicole Asiimwe 
Nicole Asiimwe is a 21-year-old Ugandan student at York University in Toronto, Canada. She writes, paints, and likes Ankole cows. She likes people-watching, Erykah Badu, and conversations. You can find her on Instagram (@siimwe) and on Youtube (@siimwe). Sweet pollen (she says) explores the transformation that accompanies seeking and revelling in female friendships. She believes that it is a testament to girlhood.