Arts & Culture

The Legend of Rolihlahla Madiba: The African Who Had Nine Lives

The story of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who is also known as the man with many names, and his long walk to freedom for the people of South Africa, to date, remains one…

Princess Yennenga: The African Warrior Princess Who Found Love For Herself

Remember your feminist ancestors The story of princess Yennenga is Indeed an African adaptation of the popular “they lived happily ever after” fairytale. A story that speaks of strength, love, skillful doggedness,…

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Crossover In Nigeria

While it would be nice to count down into the new year with your significant other in front of Times Square, New York, you know as a Nigerian that your crossover night…

Ogumba: Land Of The Forgotten

The arrow whizzed past the heads of the maids and found its mark, the audible thwack elicited a sigh from the hearts of the young women who had stood there with their…

Compound Tales

The compound echoed with the laughter of gossiping women and children. It was a chilly afternoon. The trees billowed as if dancing to give the one true God, praise. Like a whip,…

Statue Image of Queen Nzinga holding an axe which is symbolic as staff of office (present day Angola).

Elite Women of Ancient Africa: Queen Nzinga Mbande of Ndongo

Know your feminist ancestors Long, long ago, in the ancient times, before the days when we learned to count time differently, and the years when the sun was sovereign: Among the greatest…

5 Amazing Scenic Places You Must Visit In Africa

Thinking about spoiling yourself after all you’ve been through emotionally, financially, or medically this year? Searching for amazing spots to visit for a family vacation? Need places to visit to enjoy some…

Morning Devotion

“I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. So, shall I be saved from my enemies. the Lord reigneth, blessed be the Lord!” My mother sang at the…

African Traditional Religion As The Science of The Future

The technology of the African traditional religion is light years away from the technology of the developed world. Many of the inventions of science (both new and old) are norms for the…

The Legend of Poku

Poku threw furtive glances around the area as she hurried down the path. It was near sunset and the night birds were flying out of their respective nests, waiting to take over…