The historical antecedent of “Oshogbo” tells the story of a hunter who saved his people from famine and slavery, turned to the river Osun goddess for help, would later establish a community along the …
The Eradication Of Tribal Marks In Nigeria
When Bola walked into the class, the first thing the children noticed was the tribal mark on her face. At first, they ignored her, but later, they asked if her dad has a dog that bit her. She told the…
Exploring The Cultural Taste Buds Of Nigeria
“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” ― Anthony Bourdain The soul to our culture is tucked in between spices and the delicacy of the local kitchen. These Traditional cuisines, like …
Eukonkanto: The Wife-Carrying Competition In Finland
You may have come across several “strange” cultural practices; some would grip you with fear, while others would leave you astonished. The Eukonkanto or Wife-carrying competition in Finland falls into…
“Black Is King” Is A Celebration Of African Tradition
On Friday, 31st of July, Beyonce released her third visual album “Black Is King” exclusively on the streaming platform, Disney+. The film serves as a visual companion to the 2019 album “The Lion King:…
Appreciating The Cultural/Historical Aesthetics Of Ile-Ife To The Yorùbá Race
Ifẹ̀ Oòdáyé, Ilẹ̀ òwúrọ̀. Ibi ojúmọ́ rere gbé ń mọ́ wáyé. (Translation) Ifẹ̀ Oòdáyé. The ancient land Where the breaking of the day began Between 1910 and 1912, Leo Viktor Frobenius (1873 –1938), a re…
Why Ubumuntu Arts Festival Would Be Virtual In 2020 – Hope Azeda
Hope Azeda is a known face in the arts scene in Rwanda and East Africa for close to two decades. She is unarguably one of the leading figures in contemporary Rwandan theatre scene. Azeda is the founde…
Colourism In Nollywood
A few days ago, the hilarious crime action film Sugar Rush was released on Netflix to its millions of subscribers. The film tells the story of the Sugar Sisters who discover a whopping sum of money an…
Abiku/Ogbanje: A Regenerative Spirit Or Traditional Brouhaha
“Coming and going these several seasons, do stay out on the baobab tree” or “In vain your bangles cast charmed circles at my feet I am an Abiku, calling for the first and the repeated time”. The lines…
The Story Of The Fearless Women Warriors Of Dahomey
No tale about the Kingdom of Dahomey is complete without mentioning the women that contributed to its military might. From the 18th century to late 19th century, there existed a formidable army of all…