Fattening room culture among Kalabari, Efik, and Ibibio clans of Nigeria.

The fattening practice is a rite of passage of the Kalabari, Efik, and Ibibio clans of Nigeria. It is an initiation ceremony that prepares the maiden to be an elegant and cultured woman.

Meet the 9’6″ Ghanaian now reported being the tallest man in the world

Sulemana Abdul, the tallest man in Ghana, received the shocking news that has attracted unexpected global attention to him. Recently, in one of his regular check-ups at a local hospital in the northern region of Ghana, Sulemana was informed that he had reached 9 ft 6 in (2.89m) in height.

Why is there so much outrage over the new $10 million statue honouring MLK and his wife?

The eldest son of civil rights leaders Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King has defended a new monument honouring his parents amid criticism of the sculpture.

Art from Africa: A History, Culture and Legacy

At first glance, Art from Africa: A History, Culture and Legacy might not seem like your thing. After all, the post is about Africa and its history, not art.

Dòdò Ìkirè is a traditional delicacy from Ikire in Osun State.

Another delicious Yoruba cuisine.It was originally made from leftover plantain but today, people prepare it from fresh ingredients which are: over-ripe plantains, pepper, oil and salt. Dòdò Ìkirè is black and round or conical in shape.

Ẹlẹ́ṣin Ọba, the King’s Horseman - Olobe Yoyon.

The new Netflix movie, Ẹlẹ́ṣin Ọba, the King’s Horseman is another adaptation of Wọlé Ṣóyínká timeless 1975 play, Death and the King’s Horseman. The play was inspired by Dúró Ládipọ̀’s 1946 play, Ọba Wàjà (The King is dead).

Cornflakes for Jihad: The Boko Haram Origin Story

Nigeria's organised Islamic terrorism problem did not start in 2009. It's a lot more insidious than you think.

5 Yoruba movies/ documentaries on Netflix

There are 5 Yoruba movies/ documentaries on Netflix produced by Yoruba that promotes Yoruba culture.

kneeling and prostrating in Yoruba culture is deeper than respect for elders-Ayomitidipupo

The act of Kneeling in Yoruba is IKUNLE which means to fill the earth.

Anikulapo Ranked No.1 Globally On Netflix

Since its release Anikulapo – a Netflix original produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan has been the talk of the town and it is currently topping the Netflix global chart as most viewed Non-English Netflix original with 8,730,000 views in less than a week.