Ifa Divination tray & tools | Sasha Cobra Author: Felix Wisdom Onyedikachi So recently, I stumbled across a post on a particular blog, and I couldn’t help but smile at the headline that halted my endless scrolling at that moment. Apparently, a Nigerian professor was advocating the introduction of a “Department of Witchcraft” and a B.sc […]
Postcards from Reality: Being Female.
AI-Generated picture of a lady Author: Akhigbe Olohita Lorenta The concept of “being female” is mostly a personal tale from personal experiences and personal perspectives. Sometimes, this topic makes me sigh. It was in Primary six. We had just returned to school from the weekend break. The classroom was dirty. The chairs were dusty. We’d tried […]
What’s with the suit and tie anyway?
Author: Adejumobi Agunloye I imagine Africa as a woman who decides to celebrate young professionals for their global achievements by inviting them to a lavish dinner party. The doctors tear apart the huge fish on their plates as they talk about their favorite nurses. The lawyers laugh over wine that’s older than their grandparents, who are […]
The Erosion of Cultural Values in African Societies
Written by: Abidemi Adegoke. It is therefore important that efforts are put in place to stem this tide and bring the cultural heritage of Africa to the forefront. Attachments of importance to certain ethos that guide engagements at the individual, family, and societal levels are at the core of every human society. These ethos, also […]
What the ‘Ole’ Motorbikes are doing differently in Togo.
A female Ole Rider in Togo It is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don’t see it. When it goes wrong, it negatively colors our day, makes us feel angry and impotent, and curtails our possibilities. Transportation is the center of the world! These were the carefully thought-out words of […]
The Economics of Reasoning: How to think as a smarter Human Being
Illustration by: Lukman Yusuf In a world where decision-making can often resemble a game of chance, understanding the theory of economics offer a beacon of rationality. whether it’s the blunt facts of Milton Friedman or the wittiness of Adam Smith, the beauty of economics lies in its versatile applicability. John Maynard Keynes described the […]
How Societal Framework negatively Influences the Nigerian Society
Photo by Muhammad Taha Ibrahim Ma’aji on Unsplash Society is a network of relationships of people who share common institutions and cultures. It is the web of companionship and interactions among human beings that involve sharing common economic, social, and cultural values and undertakings among others. Given these definitions, it is justifiable to refer to Nigeria […]
Culture and Power Distance: A Reflection
Image source: CU Denver Business School Newsroom I would love to share an interesting but brief story about “Power Distance” and how it greatly influences our diverse cultures and vice versa. Most of us grew up in a very cultured society. This means that anyone older than you even by a month has to be given […]
Beyond Migrating (Japa), Taking responsibility as Nigerians.
Photo by Pexels This is not the first time Nigerians are leaving Nigeria, However, the numbers seem to be growing at an unprecedented rate. The stark fact is that people are frustrated and have been denied basic infrastructure and life amenities. These idealistic, smart, hardworking young people have been left with almost no other option […]
Lights, Camera, Africa: A Blockbuster Solution to Brain Drain!
An illustration of the African Brain Drain problem, Credit: The Human Capital Hub Scene One: The Brain Drain Dilemma In a world tilting towards globalization, Africa finds itself at a crossroads, facing a formidable challenge: brain drain. As the curtains rise, we witness a mass exodus of highly intellectual and talented youth leaving the continent […]