Introduction
Ojude Oba which means ‘The King’s Forecourt or Frontage’ is an aged-long annual festival celebrated in Southwestern Nigeria by …
Culture
Reclaiming and Reinterpreting Heritage to Promote Feminist Values in African Culture
Introduction
In African culture, women have always played a central role in shaping families, communities, and society. From the moment …
The Living Proof of a Civilization that lasted 1000 Years
Introduction
Axum living proof of a civilization that lasted around 1000 years is one of the world’s pioneering civilizations. It …
Ethnic Groups in Sierra Leone
Introduction
Do you know that Sierra Leone has sixteen ethnic groups, each with its own language? According to the 2021 …
“CHITOUMOU” OR SHEA CATERPILLAR: BETWEEN FLAVOR, REMEDY AND CREATIVITY!
Introduction
Shea caterpillars, or “chitoumou” in the Dioula language, occupy a special place in Burkinabe cuisine, bringing a unique flavour …
THE RUINS OF LOROPÉNI IN BURKINA FASO: BETWEEN CREATIVITY AND THE COMPLEXITY OF ANCIENT SOCIETIES
Introduction
Located in the province of Poni, in the south-west of Burkina Faso, the ruins of Loropéni are a major …
CHARACTERISTICS COMMON TO TRADITIONAL AFRICAN RELIGIONS
Introduction
Traditional African religions (TAR) refer to all the indigenous religions and beliefs present in sub-Saharan Africa. They are distinct …
A Kingdom Renaissance
This is home with the cry of a child and playing in the rain.
A place sheltered with love and …
Culture Shocks or Culture Clocks?
Introduction
Changing coordinates does not only mean a change in position but also a culture change; quite similar to drinking …
Divergent Narratives: The Maputo Monument and the Complexity of Collective Memory
Introduction
The War Memorial, located in Maputo, Mozambique, is a monument that carries two distinct stories, reflecting both an official …