Travel and History

Just like the Nigerian flag, the Nigeria coat of arm is an official symbol of the West African country. A coat of arm is typically a heraldic symbol. It originated in ancient traditions of England and Scotland. The elements present in this symbol are signs of power and authority and passed down from one generation to the next. It is traditionally unique to an individual person, family, state, organization or corporation. The whole design usually consists of a crest and motto. Having...

EatOut 2017 ranking has compiled a list of its top 10 restaurants in South Africa at the moment. With unannounced critics who pay their own way into these top-rated eateries, EatOut observes every single aspect of their services. From the decors, the hospitality level, the quality of services, food and drinks, nothing is left out. SA has always been known to have the typical irresistible delicacies that you've always dreamed of...

One of the best ways to shut people up about their simplistic views on Africa is to point out these great African empires that shocked the world. Africa tends to be depicted, as a whole, as backward and poverty-stricken. The purveyors and the believers of this image, however, forget some pertinent facts about African empires who had mighty effects on the world. To counter these views, it helps that we ourselves...

African masks can be considered one of the greatest works of art in Africa. They are made of different materials which include leather, fabric and various types of wood. They are a widely sought after part of the different African cultures by art collectors. In fact, some of the most impressive ones take up space in museums and art galleries all over the world. Masking ceremonies are the best way to...

Arik Air is a Nigerian airline which is privately owned and intent on its goal of delivery of a superb standard in aviation. The dream come true that is Arik Air began in 2002 after the liquidation of Nigeria Airways. The chairman of the airline, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide, bought a Hawker jet aircraft. Together with his colleagues and contacts in the oil industry, he used the Hawker jet to get...

The Kenya flag known as 'Bendera ya Kenya' in Swahili was adopted on December 12, 1963, the day Kenya became an independent state. It was largely influenced by Kenya's pioneer political party, Kenya African National Union (KANU). Until their defeat in 2002 elections, KANU ruled successively as the sole Kenyan political party for 40 years. Worthy of note is that the Kenya African National Union party led the fight for freedom and independence...

Just as with all countries of the world, the Ethiopian flag is the leading signifier of the East African nation. Ethiopia is the world's most populous land-locked country. It is one of the African countries that was never colonized. But with the Scramble for Africa during World War II, Italians started invading the independent country. With the counterattack of Ethiopian warlords and patriotic warriors, Ethiopia bounced back to normal. After the...

African flags, and flags generally, are not just mere pieces of cloth materials with colours and designs on them. They are the identity of every nation. They further represent one or two things about the country. Over time, some countries see the need to make some adjustments in their national flags. The colours and symbols of many national flags carry cultural, political, and regional meanings and ideals. Most African flags bear...

According to a 2020 study by Mercer, which usually considers about 400 cities across all continents, Hong Kong is the most expensive city to live in. It takes Singapore's position from the previous year. Mercer compiles this report to provide expatriates with sufficient information on the best places to live, especially in this period of the COVID 19 pandemic. It also helps government and multinational companies around the world...

Johannesburg's Carlton Center with its towering 50-floor height has been Africa's tallest building for a while now but Kenya is looking to give SA a run for their money with a building project that is in the works. The China State Construction Engineering Company is getting set to start building a 70-story, 300-meter (984 feet) twin tower in Kenya. The building which is to be known as The Pinnacle is meant to be...

When a lag in your schedule affords you the opportunity to take a vacation or even work needs require you to travel from one place to another to achieve optimum results, it will probably do you a world of good to try out Wakanow. Travel affords us unique opportunities for rest, relaxation or even just new experiences but before we can get to the point where all that begins, there...

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 doughnuts or chin-chin. We have compiled 10 of the most...

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 Africa - Ethiopia and Somalia. A few can also be...

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 such as rice, fufu, banku, sadza, garri, pounded yam, and...

The Bodi tribe is just one of the many tribes that can be found in different African countries. These tribes have their own unique cultural practices that make them stand out from other tribes. Though some of the practices observed therein might seem extreme or and unnerving, tradition is tradition and we have to respect that except it causes undue harm to the people in general. With a focus on...

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 pepper soup, vegetable soups, and the popular jollof rice. If you...

According to the Guide to Sleeping in Airports, the best international airports in Africa stand out for being simple, tidy, and friendly. The same terminals tend to show up on this list year after year, with South African airports often leading the pack. These airports show that providing the basics (internet, good chairs, pleasant customer service, and simple layouts) is really all travelers need at the end of 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, culture and other interesting facts you probably didn't know about...

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 Matabele by the British colonials. There are many legends regarding...

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 of languages that are quite similar to each other, but...

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, along with many other factors which came about as a...

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 the African continent in the Indian Ocean. It is a popular...

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 and be amazed at what you will discover. Rich History  The Ashanti...

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 have been exposed to by western media. Movies as well tend to...

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 choice can be quite unnerving. The questions, appraisals, throbbing headaches,...