For almost a millenia, Ethiopia has stood as a symbol of African liberation and independence across the continent. However, in Tigray in northwest Ethiopia, an ongoing civil war has been raging with an estimated…

The rich history of African medicine has been ignored and buried in centuries of stigmatization and lack of scientific research and development. Though millions of people on the continent relied on this form of treatment, the advent of Western medicine…

In our current political and social climate, language has become an incredibly powerful tool in shaping identity, culture and communication. As a language learning community, we need to be conscious of how language can be used negatively as an instrument of division, primarily through hate speech. To do so, we need to…

Facial scarification was quite popular in different parts of Nigeria. It often involves carving marks onto the forehead and the cheeks of kids as a means of identification. This practice was common among the…

African music, like every aspect of African culture, embodies the deep connections between individuals of African descent and their roots. Throughout history, music primarily played a sacred role, connecting the listeners to African spirituality and religion. However in recent times, African music has developed beyond spirituality to become a modernized and commercialized tool of self-expression and creativity among Africans…

Yɛfrɛ me Kwame Nsia. Me din som bo pa ara wɔ me ammamerɛ mu. Kwame gyina hɔ ma akɔda a yɛawo no mmemenda. Deɛ ɛka ho, yɛto akɔda din ‘Nsia’ ara a…

The Ganvié (or Ganvie) stands out as a peculiar site near the southern shores of Benin in West Africa. With its floating stilts and never-ending stream of canoes navigating its narrow water alleys, it boldly emulates its moniker as the ‘Venice of Africa’…

Yɛfrɛ me Kwame Nsia. Dabiara mekɔ adwuma anɔpa tutuutu. Anopa biara mesɔre nnɔnnan, meyɛ ahoboa, na mefiri me fie bɛyɛ nnonnsia…

Habit stacking is building new habits by combining them with already established habits; for example, listening to a podcast on your way to work. By combining the new habit (podcast) with an already established habit (daily route to work), introducing a brand-new activity feels…

The Year of Return stands as an historic realization of the African Diasporan dream: restoring and connecting to a lost heritage. It was an economic, social, and cultural initiative by the Government of Ghana to encourage the African diaspora to return and…

The stage is set.

Sixty-thousand fans screaming as the eleven-man squads of Ghana and Nigeria bask in the spotlight to play out one of the greatest rivalries in West African history.

I had never felt so…

Rema, a Nigerian pop star rose to fame in 2019 with his song “Iron Man” which was released under Jonzing World records, a Mavin subsidiary. The artist was recognized by former President Obama in his summer playlist. On March 25, the singer released his new album titled Rave & Roses.

The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia sent shockwaves throughout the media and the state of world politics itself. But for the 30 million Ghanaians living 5000 km (about 3106.86 mi) from the crisis, the profound effects on their way of life were…

Igbo is among the three official languages of Nigeria. The language is spoken by 18 million people in different regions such as Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo. Igbo-speaking tribes also reside in Delta, Rivers, and Benue. In many of these states, it is used in…

In November 2021, the Nigerian government announced that it would be removing fuel subsidies. This led to small pockets of fuel scarcity queues in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The residents of this African country had no idea that…

Aljazeera recently reported about the travails of Nigerian students in Ukraine who scramble to leave the country before the war…

A few months ago, the Nigerian Central Bank announced the release of eNaira, a central bank digital currency. What is it used for? This guide will highlight all you should about the newly launched eNaira.

African culture is deeply rooted in music. For a long time, there were no music festivals to connect the African diaspora to their roots. Smade and Obi Asika rose to the challenge and organized the first-ever Afronation music festival in 2019. Since then, the festival has been tagged “the biggest beach festival around the globe” and it covers R&B, dancehall, afrobeat, and hip hop genres.

Nigeria is known for its diverse culture, tasty foods, and friendly people. In recent times, this populous black nation has begun to see a rise in tech-centered businesses. Lots of startups have come to the fore to solve problems that many Nigerians face on a daily basis. Some offer fintech services while others offer logistics for goods and so on. Is this country becoming a major tech hub in Africa?