Culture & Society
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Taboo or Delicacy: 6 peculiar meals from across Africa
Across the continent of Africa there are a plethora of different cuisines that for many are a staple of a culture,...
Chris CampoApril 4, 2016 -
Mami-Wata & The Mermaids in African MythologyChris CampoMarch 25, 2016
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Rape in South Africa: why the system is failing women
About 150 women report being raped to the police in South Africa daily. Fewer than 30 of the cases will be...
The CrierMarch 21, 2016 -
The Mursi of Ethiopia: One of Africa’s Most Captivating Cultures
Africa is blessed with a rich heritage and blend of exemplary peoples’ and cultures. Each region has a variety of distinct...
Hope ObamwonyiMarch 11, 2016 -
Myths and misconceptions stopping African men from getting a vasectomy
In many parts of the world, family planning is still considered a woman’s responsibility. This has prevented men from being more...
The CrierFebruary 28, 2016 -
Kenya: Doom Over The Worlds Chief Supplier Of Flowers
In just over three decades, Kenya has risen to become one of the world’s chief supplier of flowers. The country has...
Habeeb KoladeFebruary 27, 2016 -
Jungle Justice: Street Justice In Africa
Somewhere in Africa, many days of the year, someone is a recipient of jungle justice. This controversial practice of local judgment...
SwaliAfricaFebruary 23, 2016 -
What does it mean to be African? (The Diasporan)
I had decided to take a walk because the morning was good: sunny, warm and the air was fresh. Definitely an ...
Oluwatobi Lanre-AmosFebruary 18, 2016 -
Nancy Kacungira: Change the narrative on Africa to a dialogue (Video)
Nancy Kacungira is a US State Department Professional Fellow, and the winner of the inaugural BBC World News Komla Award, Nancy...
The CrierFebruary 11, 2016 -
Are blacks genetically less intelligent or is it just racism?
An Ongoing Controversy An existing controversy in the world of science is the issue of race in relation to intelligence. While...
SwaliAfricaFebruary 8, 2016 -
What You Don’t Know About South Africa’s Booming Vineyards
Liberated by the advent of democracy, South African wine industry has grown to produce some of the top quality wines in...
SwaliAfricaJanuary 21, 2016 -
The Culture & Progression of African Dance
Dance and performing arts are deeply woven into the social fabric of Africa. Keita Fodeba defined African movements (danse) as “a...
The CrierJanuary 17, 2016 -
Kigali : The Unsullied City in Africa
In 1994, Rwanda, a small East African country experienced one of the bloodiest genocide in modern African history. This incidence which...
The CrierJanuary 9, 2016 -
Albinism In Africa : The Travails & Tribulations
There are few exceptions to what is generally accepted as normal. Albinism is one of the few conditions which distinguishes people...
SwaliAfricaDecember 28, 2015 -
Sexual Liberties, Divorce Parties & the Tuareg Woman
Many Africans who are yet to come across the Tuareg may express remarkable excitement when they finally learn about this distinct...
The CrierDecember 16, 2015 -
Owambe : In The Spirit of Celebration
It used to be festivals that took the center stage in the traditional African society. But celebrations have morphed into a...
The CrierNovember 28, 2015 -
Be African or not ! Fela Kuti speaks on colonial mentality
Fela Anikulapo Kuti or simply Fela, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, human rights activist, and...
The CrierNovember 14, 2015 -
Should African schools stop teaching in English ?
In October 2015, Ghana’s education minister, Dr. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced the intention of the Ghanaian government to change its medium...
The CrierNovember 9, 2015 -
Himba: Unique fashion of Namibia’s red women
The ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders from the barren lands of Namibia known as the Himba have been a favorite for...
The CrierNovember 2, 2015 -
The Return of African Print
The gradual disappearance of the African culture was borne out the decades of colonialism that shook Africa in the 18th to...
The CrierOctober 22, 2015 -
Botswana: Are diamonds forever ?
Botswana. A land locked country in southern part of Africa is popularly described as one of Africa’s most stable countries and...
The CrierOctober 13, 2015 -
Celebrating Africa’s Fashion : Wiki Loves Africa 2015
In our launch post, we wrote about how people around the world have questions about Africa and how one has to...
The CrierOctober 10, 2015 -
Is Nigeria ready to lead the African Continent ?
Nigeria currently holds the title for being the most populous nation in Africa. Majorly an English speaking country with an estimated...
The CrierOctober 7, 2015 -
Will Africa embrace same sex relations ?
Capetown, November 30, 2006. Many same sex couples began hurrying to make preparations for their long-awaited nuptials. “There will be a...
The CrierOctober 6, 2015