Religious beliefs and practices across Africa are as varied as the continent itself. With over 50 countries and many different ethnic groups, each with its unique history and customs, Africa has a rich variety of spiritual traditions. However, trying to talk about
The battle against sexual harassment and abuse may be gaining ground around the world. Still, that fight is losing its grip in Africa as cases of sexual violence keep making the news and on social media platforms. A lot of factors contribute
Man’s growth depends on his ability to utilize his intellect to carry out much-needed change and development in his environment. During the stone ages and the early days of the dark ages, he had to rely on experiences and ‘sedimentary knowledge to
The horrors of war cannot be overemphasized. The hurt it leaves, the trauma, destruction of lives and properties cannot be quantified. It goes beyond the soldiers on the battlefield, or the support team in the control room, to the immediate locals who
The period of the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and the ’90s brings back the image of a time in Africa when democracy was elusive. It bore the grunt of a period when people lived in fear of the unknown, with men in uniform
The death of Queen Elizabeth II a few weeks ago on the 8th of September 2022, may have gathered global attention but in the process, also brought about the reopening of some old wounds, one of which was the colonialism in Africa
Few people are familiar with Biafra, a little country in western Africa that broke away from Southern Nigeria in 1967 before being retaken in less than three years. Images of the widespread famine and disease that may have killed millions of people
This is the second week of our March biweekly series that focuses on black women who changed the world with their inventions. Marie Van Brittan Brown: African American woman Marie Van Brittan Brown contributed to making people feel safer at home by
The tales of colonial resistance are full of stories of men who led bravely. We read of leaders like Jaja, Jomo Kenyatta and the few accounts of women like Moremi who fought for the freedom of her people are being told. This
Feminism is when you fight for the equality of everyone, not just women. But today’s story revolves around how women’s role in the decolonisation process in Nigeria was undermined. When we talk about equality and opportunity,  we talk about cerebral opportunities because
It is no news that in recent times citizens of some states in Africa have taken to the streets in protest against certain public policy that is not favorable to them. There is the case in Mali of protests which ended in
Lonnie Chavis has been one of the fans’ favorite young actors for many years now as they especially love seeing him as Young Randall on “This Is Us.” He’s only 12, but last week he shared a detailed letter that recounted his
On the 25th of May every year, Africa as a continent celebrates Africa Day. As against popular thoughts, this day was actually the day the Organization of African Unity (now African Union), an organization that represents the interest of all African States,
Queen of Pop, Shakira, performed what was arguably the best World Cup theme song in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hosted in South Africa. The song was titled “This is time for Africa”. In that same vein, we all are saying that
The idea of heaven and hell are until today, the foremost genius, tricky and heinous lies that are told to mankind. And its effect is more disastrous in Africa. The concepts of ‘Heaven’ and ‘Hell’ are pure fabrications, and a tool used
Why every black American must visit Africa at least once in their lifetime. My flight touched down at the Kumasi international airport Ghana with a prolonged screech. I was very uneasy, gripping the handle of my seat tightly. All around me,
