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Nkuho is a traditional Efik and Ibibio culture ritual from Nigeria, also known as the “fattening room,” where girls are secluded and taught domestic skills, marital virtues, and are expected to gain weight to be seen as attractive and fertile…
In Ghana, debate is raging after President John Mahama boarded a commercial flight to Dubai, then endured a 22-hour layover before heading to Japan for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development. Some say the move shows prudence with…
The Civil Aviation Authority is insisting that passengers must now switch off phones during take-off and landing. This follows a high-profile case where a passenger was banned by Ibom Air after clashing with a flight attendant. The move, the NCAA…
Let’s take you to Nigeria, where authorities say they’ve made a breakthrough in the fight against terrorism. Two of the country’s most wanted militant leaders have been captured — a move officials say has significantly disrupted the command structure of…
In this edition, we’re exploring the book House of Rust by Khadija Abdalla Bajaber. This book is a mesmerizing debut novel that blends magical realism, Swahili folklore, and coming-of-age adventure into a richly layered tale set in Mombasa, Kenya. Now,…
Across Africa, ordinary citizens are stepping up in extraordinary ways to make a difference in their communities. Today on Our African Hero, we journey to Zozo, in Lofa County, Liberia, where one man is rewriting what it means to serve.…
Our community report takes us to Liberia as the country struggles with progress and human rights, as the country recently celebrates 178 years of nationhood. On July 26, Liberia marked its 178th year of independence, but the nation stands at…
Our Book Review pick in this edition is Desertion by Abdulrazak Gurnah. A richly layered novel that explores forbidden love, colonial entanglements, and generational memory across East Africa. The novel opens in 1899, when Martin Pearce, an English traveller, stumbles…
This edition’s African Hero is one person who, for over a decade, has been a lifeline to remote communities, often trekking steep, dangerous terrain to deliver vaccines, treat illnesses, and support expectant mothers. One viral moment in 2023 showed her…
In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Kpanlogo, a dynamic Ghanaian dance born in the 1960s from the creative spirit of the Ga people. Blending old rhythms with the energy of rock ‘n’ roll, Kpanlogo became the voice of…
Our African Hero today is none other than the revolutionary thinker and freedom fighter Amilcar Cabral of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. His ideas on liberation, unity, and dignity continue to inspire generations. Amílcar Cabral was not just a fighter but…
Published in 2005, this novel is a powerful coming-of-age story set in post-independence Nigeria. It follows Enitan, a young woman growing up in Lagos during the political upheavals and cultural shifts of the 1970s and 80s. Through Enitan’s eyes, Sefi…
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