September 21, 2023

African Foods: The Secret To Longevity And Wellness

September 21, 2023 2:06 am

In the cosmopolitan tapestry of global cuisine, African food remains an unsung hero—a crucible of earthy flavours, vibrant colours, and unparalleled nutritional wisdom that transcends generational and geographical boundaries. Yet, as the Western world grapples with a burgeoning health crisis, marked by lifestyle diseases and a general detachment from authentic nutrition, Africa quietly holds the secrets to longevity and wellness in its millennia-old culinary traditions. From the fermented brilliance of Kenyan ‘ugali’ to the antioxidant riches of the ‘baobab’ fruit, African foods offer not merely sustenance, but a life-affirming experience—a holistic symphony that nurtures the body, invigorates the senses, and …

Reclaiming Heritage: A Call For Africa’s Conscious Choice

September 21, 2023 2:03 am

As the continent with one of the richest tapestries of spiritual, cultural, and religious diversity, Africa stands at a crossroads of identity and legacy. The staggering rate of globalisation and the proliferation of global religious faiths, often at the expense of indigenous traditions, creates an urgent imperative: Will Africa sustain the kaleidoscope of its rich cultural fabric, or will it yield to homogenisation?

It is a fact worthy of note that as of 2022, Christianity and Islam were the dominant religions in Africa, with 49% of the population identifying as Christian and 27% as Muslim, according to the Pew Research …

Seeking Justice For Mohbad: The Quest To Vindicate Imole

September 21, 2023 2:00 am

The Nigerian music landscape is shrouded in an overwhelming sense of sorrow and disbelief following the abrupt and tragic death of one of its most promising talents, Mohbad, whose birth name was Promise Oladimeji Aloba. At the young age of 27, his life came to a halt on 12 September 2023. Known as Imole to his multitude of fans, Mohbad was not merely a budding musical talent; he was an embodiment of the promise and potential that Nigerian youth represent in a world increasingly interested in African music. His songs, a captivating blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and trap, resonated …

Hope Uzodinma: The Worst Roguish Nigerian Governor

September 21, 2023 1:54 am

In the sprawling tableau of Nigerian politics, one often finds a medley of figures who manifest characteristics ranging from the tragic to the farcical. A labyrinthine theatre it certainly is, yet even within this web of complexities and contrarieties, certain characters stand out for their particular brand of infamy. Such is the case with Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, a leader who has emerged as the epitome of leadership gone awry, a paragon of dubious distinction, if you will.

From the moment he took the oath of office, the circumstances that led to his ascendancy have been shrouded in …