Kingsley Adeyemi Olakunle popularly known as Keanzo, is one of the biggest exports out of the city of Ibadan. His cultural concert tagged Kulture, Kings and Keanzo is billed to come up on the 26th of September, 2021, at the…
Culture and development
In Nigeria discourses on development occur often within the development set and are preoccupied with macro-indicators, namely, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Per Capital Income (PCI), and so on. In fact under the prevailing administration, development discourses…
The role of dance in African culture
As an African, dance is as much a part of my life as eating, drinking and working, but it is also an important part of our worship, following the guidance of the Bible where it is frequently referenced, particularly in…
The forgotten story of America’s first black superstars
In the 1920s US, glamorous, funny black female singers were the blues’ first – and revolutionary hitmakers. Why were they then relegated to the sidelines, asks Dorian Lynskey. O On Valentine’s Day 1920, a little over a century ago, a…
A Call To Preserve And Digitise Yorùbá Orature And Chants
Like tiny blocks that form a building, oral history/traditions, chants and folklore form a large part of Yoruba heritage, creating a powerful impact on the bedrock of cultural appreciation and socio-economic status. The richness and exotic appeal that chants and…
Masquerades In Igbo Land
In Igbo land, masquerades are seen as superior beings. When a masquerade is seen in public, they have to be treated with respect because it is believed that they embody both the spirit and human worlds. There’s also a popular…
Ancient Symbolisms And Languages Of Nigeria
By now, we are familiar with the fact that long before the coming of the White man on the African soil, Africa was developed in its own capacity. Besides the written history of Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, and what is today…
Preserving The Yorùbá Heritage: The Role Of The Obaship And Traditional Institutions
The sacredness of the Monarchy system in Yorùbá land is one of the few reasons why Yoruba traditional systems and values have garnered so much respect and admiration over the years. The Obaship inspires nothing short of reverence. The almost…
Celebrating The Exploits Of Nigerian Women In Arts
The Nigerian art scene over the years has grown and expanded in grandeur within and outside the country. From painting to sculpture, and pottery, both Visual and Contemporary arts as a collective system are not left out. Producing brilliant and…
Abolish anti-Blackness: Hair and racism in South Africa
In September, popular South African health and beauty retailer Clicks sparked widespread anger after publishing an advertisement that reinforced Eurocentric beauty standards in a country still suffering the effects of its painful racist past. The online advertisement, commissioned by TRESemme, a haircare…