Introduction
Across various parts of Africa, tattoos and body markings once functioned as clear systems of identity. They indicated lineage, …
Culture
Why do We Mix Languages when we Speak?
Introduction
In multilingual urban spaces, code-switching—the act of shifting from one language to another within the same utterance—has become a …
Saving Nluu: The Fight to Preserve South Africa’s First Language
Introduction
In the Northern Cape of South Africa, a language once spoken by thousands now stands on the brink of …
ESPERANTO AS A COMMON LANGUAGE IN AFRICA: UTOPIA OR REALITY?
Introduction
Esperanto is often reduced to a utopia born in the 19th century, embodying the vision of a humanity …
The Setswana Borderline: Is Your Identity a Dialect or a Definition?
Introduction
Setswana is not a museum piece. It is a living, breathing social currency that doesn’t care about the artificial …
PAQUINOU OR EASTER IN BAOULÉ COUNTRY
Introduction
Considered as the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter is the most important Christian celebration. In Côte …
Social Media Versus Tanzanian Patriarchal Traditions, A Clash Between Conformities
Introduction
Currently, virtually seven million Tanzanians use social media for varying purposes. The central issue has been how social media …
Softer than Africa: The Voice of the Continent
Introduction
We pronounce “Africa” like we beat a drum: the word resonates, and then it holds us. Within its syllables …
Rethinking Monna Ga We wa Sekama: Let Our Men Be Human Again
Introduction
“Monna ga we wa sekama,” a Tswana proverb meaning “A man does not fall or lean,” has long been …
THE ROLE AND PLACE OF THE GRIOT IN AFRICAN SOCIETY
Introduction
The griot is a pillar of West African society, acting as a guardian of oral memory, historian, advisor, mediator, …