Author: Anthonia Andrew While browsing social media lately, I came across a moving video of a woman dressing a deceased person in the outfit of a hairdresser. This heartfelt ceremony is part of a rich tradition in Ghana, where the deceased are celebrated based on their careers or interests during their lifetime. Curious about this […]
Author: Taofeeqat Adigun Imagine the warmth of freshly baked bread, the scent of cooking stews, and taking your first chew of an evenly spiced Suya skewer. African cuisine is more than just food on a plate; it’s the history and identity of many different generations of cooks who have handed down their recipes over the […]
Author: Chioma Alaedu Storytelling and oral traditions have been the lifeline of African culture for centuries, serving as a medium for passing down knowledge, values, history, and beliefs from one generation to the next. In a continent as diverse as Africa, with its multitude of languages, ethnic groups, and cultural practices, these traditions have played […]
Author: Ozanu Miracle Chidera To many the prospect of bringing the African dream to life is akin to waiting for pigs to fly. From being home builders to nation builders, African women remain dauntless in their strife. Developments in the form of education, advocacy, and improved health care have in recent times felt an impact […]
Source: pexels.com Author: Muhammad Abdussalam I think about this often, especially when I see people exhibiting this attitude. We are a society woven with a strong communal fabric–which is indeed commendable. In Nigeria and Africa at large, life is enormously communal. Kids are raised not only by their parents but also by the community because […]
Author: Abubakar Yusuf Ado | aya1900184.pha@buk.edu.ng Antonio Conte once said that, “to use the verb ‘to win’ is more simple than winning because to win you have to build something important, be solid … Then you’re ready to win. Otherwise you have to hope.” (Andrews, 2022). The World Cup began in 1930. Since then, all […]
Author: Daniel Ochowechi Echoda | danielechoda29@gmail.com Sports betting has become pervasive among Nigerian youths. Beyond the surface appeal of predicting match outcomes, other complex societal factors have also driven this issue. The aim of this article is to explore the issue of sports betting, shed light on why Nigerian youths are increasingly drawn to it, […]
Author: Samuel Ejekukor. Growing up as a child of a baker and caterer, i had always been fascinated by the aroma, flavours and preparation of Nigerian food. Curious as to what spices and herbs my mother put into the pot that filled the house with so much aroma and how passionately my dad kneaded the […]
A picture from the documentary – Mali Blues Author: Mabodu Hazeezat Opeoluwa Growing up my mom would gather me and my siblings, sharing stories through musical songs. Amidst them, there was one certain tale that held a special place in my heart. This story from my childhood revolves around a horse, a man, and his son. […]
Popular food & Travel Youtuber David Hoffman trying out Kenkey at a local restaurant in Ghana Author: Queen Murjanatu Attah If you are familiar with food and travel tourists then you may have come across David Hoffman with the brand name David’s been here, who recently visited Ghana, and among the new things he tried […]