Travel and History

Fulani people have been in the news and spotlight for quite some time for some good reasons and not-so-good ones, which has led to many people having mixed or hostile reactions towards them. To make sense of all that is happening with this unique set of people, we need to really seek to understand the Fulani people, their way of life, and the challenges and/or motivation that has made...

In contemporary times, many negative stories of underdevelopment, poverty, and insecurity have emerged from Africa, portraying the continent as a small dot on the world map where only bad things happen. Of course, this has given the ordinary citizen of western world countries the notion that the African continent is entirely devoid of peace. However, in reality, just like every other continent on earth today, the African continent is...

Beyond the typical idea of marriage being a union between a man and a woman, the nuptials concept has evolved over time to reflect various forms of marriage. Interestingly, some of these trends have resulted in women having more than one partner - this is referred to as polyandry. Although this form of marriage might not be as popular as its counterpart, polygyny - the marriage between one man...

The word for love in various languages in Africa describes the deep feeling of affection, care, interest, or even pleasure in someone or something. Interestingly, other languages of the world have different words for love, and like in African languages, they portray the same feelings. In English, the word was incorporated as lufu before it turned to present-day love to mean deep affection and to be very fond. Love's...

The course of life of many people of African origin has been shaped by the decisions and actions of great men and women from the continent, from either recent history to ancient times and even those from the biblical days. However, while some left legacies that are worthy of emulation, the reign of others were characterized with mayhem and absolute destruction. Let's take you through the lives of 20...

From time immemorial, Africa has remained a favorite holiday destination for many tourists whose desire is to have a glimpse of nature at its best and most real form. With as many as 54 countries on the continent, there are countless breath-taking tourist sites spread across the continent. What’s more? Africa is famous for being a habitat to many of the world’s most sought-after endangered species of wildlife, as...

The West African country Nigeria is one ethnically diverse state with more than 250 ethnic groups speaking over 500 languages. Out of all the tribes in the country, we have five major groups dominating the Nigerian enclave; the Hausas in the North top the list of the ethnic groups in Nigeria followed by the Yorubas in the Southwest, and the Igbos in the Southeast. These ethnic groups are distinguished...

Africa is blessed with many resources and beautiful sights. There are several spots in Africa you can visit and have loads of fun. Whether you decide to visit East, West, South, or North Africa, there is so much you can do, from safaris, viewing beautiful waterfalls, and simply enjoying nature as it is. We have made a list of the 20 best places to visit in Africa (in no...

The word “Beautiful” is a feminine adjective. Apart from making women smile when they are called “Beautiful”, it can also be used to describe inanimate things that are pleasant looking, e.g (that is a beautiful mansion!) Dictionary.com defines the word Beautiful as”...possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind.” Other words that can be used in place of...

Africa is a continent that boasts of lakes, wildlife reserves, beaches, historical buildings, river falls, monuments, and mountains among others. Clearly, nature has given the continent sights that cannot be ignored even by people outside of the continent. Also, there are many breathtaking modern infrastructures that add up to classify the continent as a beauty. Even with many countries having unique features that make them beautiful in their own...

Home to over 1.3 billion people, Africa is the second-largest and second-most-populous continent in the world, just a little under Asia. Africa holds 16.72% of the world’s entire population, occupies about 20% of the earth’s landmass, covers about 6% of the earth’s total surface area, and boasts a total landmass of 30.37 million Sq. kilometers. Africa can swallow up China, India, United States, Japan, United Kingdom and still have...

Thirteen European countries came together in the year 1884 to decide how Africa would be colonized. This meeting, now known as the Berlin Conference, was held in the city of Berlin and as a result of it, there are several European languages spoken in Africa as official languages because the colonized country usually takes on the language of the "colonizer". France and Great Britain appear to have gotten a...

The Republic of Ghana is one of the countries in the Western part of Africa. It has a population of over 31 million people which accounts for her being the second-most populous country in West Africa. She shares common boundaries with Togo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Gulf of Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, west, north, and south respectively. Ghana covers an area of 238,535 km² (92,099 sq/m)...

Oftentimes, when the name Nigeria comes up, its large population, food varieties, diverse cultures, and people come to mind. Likewise, the vast land and the role the country plays in Africa cannot be overemphasized. Hence, it is safe to say Nigeria is a land of variety. Amidst all of these things, there's a lot of beauty to behold in the West African country and Abuja, Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt,...

The fantasies of most children start with building a castle out of sand or clay on the playground, making sure it's firm and has some glamour. Different castles that are a reality have the same peculiarities and serve their different purposes, hence their varying architecture. Visiting a continent like Africa, many of these beautiful ancient castles got history and unique beauty that are unmatched. The African continent is incredibly diverse...

Yes it snows in Africa but snow in Africa is not as common as in other continents of the world. Generally, the continent's climate is blazing because it sits in the intertropical zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. However, it is not totally out of place that some places in Africa,  the second-largest and most populated continent in the world, have broken the jinx...

From time immemorial, including biblical history, locusts have been mentioned as agricultural enemies of humans. These insects are known to move in swarms minacious enough to cover hundreds of acres of land, just like they were said to have covered up the whole of Egypt in biblical history. Locusts have always been familiar but unwanted visitors in the African continent. Although harmless to human beings (they don’t attack humans),...

There have been several debates about the origins of Igbo people, but according to ancient shamanic records and narrations; The Igbo people originated from the place currently known as Igbo land. They are not a by-product of any empire or conquered civilizations. This has backings both in the aforementioned cosmology and archeological backings from several findings in present-day Igbo land, which we shall learn about in this article. It is...

The Nigerian National Anthem is an amalgamation of the work of several authors, however, it was pieced together in 1978 by Pa Benedict Odiase who was the Deputy Commissioner of Police and Nigeria Police Band's Director of Music at the time. The Pledge, on the other hand, was written two years before the anthem (in 1976) by Prof (Mrs) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin. While most of the Nigerian population today are...

Africa remains known for its varied languages, heritage, and cultures. Amidst the many is the Wolof language. Speakers of this language are prominent as Wolof people. They are found in Western Africa in regions of Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. Their population across all borders is roughly 7.6 million. Senegal boasts of a 7.1 million population, while the Gambia has over 258 thousand. Mauritania has the lowest number of Wolof...

It was during the colonial era in Africa that the continent started building transport infrastructures. This was done in a bid to ease the movement of people, goods, and services. Thus, most of Africa’s major bridges have imputes from the imperial masters and some were started and completed by them. A good example is the Mozambique Dona Ana Bridge which was regarded as number one among the longest bridges...

There are many religions in South Africa that are currently being practiced by the over 58 million people who live there. These different religions thrive because South Africa, which is often called "the rainbow nation" boasts of a variety of people, cultures, and religions and is home to some of the greatest people to have emerged from Africa including Nelson Mandela. South Africa's population of over 58 million people...

While some call it the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, others refer to it as the Museum of Cairo or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This monumental museum which is located in Cairo, Egypt as the name indicates has stood out for several reasons over the decades. Asides from holding an extensive collection of over 120,000 Egyptian artifacts, with some in display and others in the storerooms, the museum clearly holds...

A person's name is their identity and individuality and calling out the name is one way we can get someone's attention. In Africa where culture and tradition still thrive, names often have unique stories behind them. From the day a person is born, the circumstances surrounding their birth, and several other factors can influence what name an African parent chooses for their child. In Ghana, for instance, ethnic groups like...

Nigeria is home to several billionaires and while only 4 people in the country were included in the recent Forbes list of the world’s richest people, the wealth of other affluent Nigerians cannot be denied. The proof of this is usually seen in the fleet of expensive cars, frequent trips out of the country, and the myriad of very luxurious homes scattered all over the country. It would hereby...