Anita P

Starting a business can be thrilling--all your goals and plans finally shaping up, and having the word 'entrepreneur' used to describe you. It can also be frightening--"am I doing the right thing? Am I using the right strategies? How do I go about making this enter the general market? What if this business fails?" Regardless of how you feel about starting...

Ghanaian Proverbs: A proverb is a terse expression which conveys a traditionally held truth based on common sense. Proverbs are not just exclusive to Africa. Some countries and continents of the world have their wise sayings and proverbs. African proverbs, also called wisdom nuggets, are deep, wisdom-filled expressions that are used mainly by elders for advice, encouragement, conveying lessons of life,...

A Nigerian party without finger foods is an incomplete one. Finger foods are popularly known as small chops in Nigeria. They serve as appetizers, preparing the palates for the main dish. Nigerian finger foods/small chops can also be eaten as a stand-alone snack. They range from meaty dishes like gizdodo to pastry foods like sausage rolls and sweet snacks like...

Proverbs are sayings that are popular and commonly heard and understood by a certain group of people. They are often metaphorical and carry a deeper meaning than its face value portrays. Most countries of the world have certain proverbs and wise sayings emanating from among them and African countries are not left behind as it is one of the things...

Africa is one amazing continent where you find beautiful people, different tribes, ethnic groups, cultures, languages, dialects etc. Today we will be introducing you to one of the greatest group you will find in Africa - the Oromo People. The Truth About Oromo People The Oromo people are the third-largest ethnonational group in Africa. They are particularly located in the horn of...

Soups are a big part of the African cuisine. In fact, it's safe to say that African soups are the main attraction of cuisine in the continent. African soups can be made with a combination of vegetables and ingredients that are native to the countries where they are mostly eaten. Very many African soups are usually eaten with other food staples...

The Gambia, a tiny West African nation surrounded on all its sides by Senegal is a tourist hub which boasts various delicious local dishes. Truly, the country is blessed with rich cultural cuisine. A careful look at the country's traditional dishes shows Gambia's conservative cultural values. Gambian food is similar to most foods eaten in Western Africa, such as...

We Africans love our maize. It is one of the most common food staples that is eaten quite similar across different countries of the continent. Maize, which is also referred to as corn, is a cereal grain that is not only widespread in Africa but the world. It is full of fibre and highly nutritious. Maize can be eaten on the...

The Yoruba people are one of the most popular ethnic groups in West Africa and Africa at large. They are predominantly found in Southwestern and north-central region of Nigeria and in some parts of the Benin Republic and Togo. In this article, we'll present to you everything you need to know about the 'Children of Yoruba', their language, religion, tribe,...

For most people, the name Ankaraspeaks of the capital city of Turkey. While that's correct, there is also a much different meaning to the name. Ankara is a 100% cotton fabric laced with vibrant patterns and color that are appealing to the eyes. It is primarily known, worn, and appreciated in Africa because its tribal-like patterns hit home for most...

The Ndebeles are an ethnic group in southern Africa that are particularly popular for their artwork. They are also known as the Amandebele, Matabele, Ndzundza Ndebele and so on. The Ndebeles can be categorized into three main groups; the Southern Transvaal Ndebele (now Gauteng and Mpumalanga), The Northern Transvaal Ndebele (now Limpopo Province), and the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe, who were called...

The Efik people are located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. They can be found primarily in two states; Akwa-Ibom and Cross-River state, although a minority can be found in the neighboring country of Cameroon. The name 'Efik' is said to be of Hebrew origin (Aphik or Hepik) which means 'oppressor'. They speak the Efik-Ibibio language. This is a cluster...

When talking about colonization in Africa, it is common to hear that Ethiopia and Liberia were never colonized by any of the European superpowers. It might seem quite difficult to understand how an entire continent was colonized save for these two countries, knowing that colonization was due to a growing problem of unemployment, poverty, homelessness, social displacement from rural areas,...

Not all the beautiful islands of the world are located in the Caribbeans, a lot can be found in Africa. Some of Africa's beautiful islands look like dots on the world map, making them less popular. Albeit this does not make them less beautiful or destination-worthy. 10 Of Africa's Most Beautiful Islands 1. Mauritius Island Mauritius is an island off the southeast coast of...

In Ghana, one of the more dominant tribes in the West African country is the Ashanti tribe. As with most tribed, the Ashantis are a unique people in a lot of ways stemming from their rich history to their language, foods, traditional attires and culture in general. Want to learn more about this fascinating tribe, why not read on...

African weddings are unique. They are usually jolly, filled with music, family banter, food and so much fun. Another thing that makes African weddings special are the traditional wedding attire. Africans are naturally very fashionable people and would take on occasions or gatherings such weddings, naming ceremonies, parties or church services to display their beautiful wears. Focusing on traditional wedding attires, the...

When most people hear of 'Africa', beautiful African cities at night are usually the last thing they think of especially people from the western world. What comes to their mind is mostly an imagination of a vast forest, barely clad dark-skinned people, wild animals, and huts. Well, who can blame them, it happens to be the stereotype which they...

Did you know you can travel to some countries without a visa? Well, indeed you can. The world, no doubt, is home to some of the most magnificent places both natural and man-made; but borders can be quite intimidating, worse still having to go through so much stress to get a document that grants one access to foreign countries of...

In a beautiful world with countries that require visas, satisfying our wanderlust can be quite intimidating. Sometime in 2015, the Ghanaian passport was ranked 52nd on the world passport index 2015. However, things changed and a new ranking by the Henley Passport Index (as of January 1, 2018) saw the Ghanaian passport move to the 73rd position, sitting on the same...

Nigeria also known as the giant of Africa for its economic prowess is a western African country on the Gulf of Guinea which boasts a population of about 174 million. Nigerians are proud of their culture, especially their food. It is hard to meet a Nigerian who isn't big on food and it was even harder to pick just...