Why Moving Across Africa Still Feels Like Climbing a Mountain

By Cynthia Umeh

“Can you imagine needing a visa just to visit your cousin in Ghana?”
“Or paying endless fees just to drive through countries where the people look exactly like you?”

Through the Eyes of the Daughters of Africa

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By Ojonugwa Yahaya

To see through the eyes of the daughters of Africa is to witness a vision shaped by history, resilience, and an unwavering sense of hope. These eyes carry the memory of women who endured hardship with quiet strength, who tilled the soil under relentless sun, who held families together through scarcity and uncertainty, and who passed down to their daughters not only survival but also the courage to imagine more.

Stitching Wounds with Wisdom

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Today, we remember the people of Africa and beyond, whose lives have been marred by the relentless scourge of insurgency and terrorism. Our hearts turn to Nigeria, where the shadow of Boko Haram has loomed large, leaving destruction and grief in its wake. We mourn for the grieving families in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, who bury their children far too soon as terrorism tightens its grip across the Sahel. We remember Somalia, where decades of conflict under the terror of Al-Shabaab have left communities in a constant state of fear and displacement. We honor the people of Libya, whose dreams of stability have been shattered by ongoing civil war and insurgency, and Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, where the horrors inflicted by militants have devastated countless lives. We extend our thoughts to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where protracted violence has left countless dead and displaced, to Chad, where conflicts have deepened existing vulnerabilities, to Cameroon, where regional tensions have escalated into violence, and to Sudan, where conflict and political upheaval have overshadowed hopes for peace.

Twelve Lessons For African Youth

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. With the largest youth population globally, the potential for transformative change is boundless. These young Africans are the torchbearers of their nations, poised to steer the continent toward a brighter, more prosperous future.

Shaming Tribal Marks

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by Adetayo Adetokun

Tribal marks have been an intrinsic part of African culture for centuries, and many communities regard them as a sign of beauty and cultural identity. However, there is a growing movement in Africa to discourage the practice of tribal marking, with many people decrying it as an archaic and harmful tradition that has no place in modern society. We explore the practice of tribal marking in Africa, the reasons behind it, and the arguments against it.

The Power of Multilingualism: Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities to Africa.

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by Cynthia Umeh

Multilingualism is a superpower that has the potential to unlock numerous benefits, opportunities, and challenges in today's globalized world. However, when it comes to Africa and people of African descent, the power of multilingualism is indeed more significant. 

From Literature to Film: The Importance of the Spanish Language in African Culture

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by Cynthia Umeh

Hola amigos! 

Today, we'll delve into the intriguing area of Spanish influence in African culture, particularly through literature and films. Spain has a long and complicated history with Africa, having conquered numerous African countries in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Despite this often contentious history, the Spanish language has played and continues to play an important part in African cultural expression.

We. Are.

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For all the Shades of Us,

Tones of black,

Hues of white,

And all that holds in between,

Moving strong in harmony.

Undefeated!

We are Elephants!

On Bad Fathers, Body Shaming and Eminem’s New Song Featuring Beyoncé

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So this is coming a bit late in the day but it is here! 

How was your week? We hope it was as full and fun as ours was? ‘What did we do?’ you ask. A lot…even if we say so our self.

To Africans in Countries That Don’t Want Them

An African man being attacked in South Africa.
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It started in South Africa. Well…it didn’t really. It was, however, one of the first times I had seen something so disturbing. So, for me, it started in South Africa.

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Okay...Nigerians are technically, the most effective 'copiers' in the world. The Chinese used to be the ones adept at replicating whatever they saw, but Nigerians have really taken over from them.