The history of ‘Japa’ and how it came to mean the world to Nigeria’s youth.

The 1970s and 1980s witnessed the beginning of the first wave of emigration from Nigeria, which the locals called “Japa.” Many young people in Nigeria fled the country in search of better opportunities in the West, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, as the country was going through a difficult period economically and politically.

Brazil football legend Pele has died

Brazil football legend Pele has died at the age of 82, his family has confirmed. Pele had been battling colon cancer and was being treated for cardiac and renal dysfunction in the hospital. 

This is why Nigeria’s Yoruba palaces have uniquely designed courtyards for their kings.

The Royal palaces of one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, Yoruba, are noted for their unique architecture. The royal courtyards of the kings of Yoruba depict the political authority, religious values and social life of the ethnic group.

The untold story of Black soldiers fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war

One of the most well-known Black soldiers fighting for Ukraine is Alexander Ponomaryov, a Ukrainian-American rapper who goes by the stage name Alex Peace.

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Another delicious Yoruba cuisine.It was originally made from leftover plantain but today, people prepare it from fresh ingredients which are: over-ripe plantains, pepper, oil and salt.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).