Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
It is now that biennial time when African nations are brought together by the African Cup of Nations hosted this year in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. For most evenings, many people will be glued to their TV supporting one team or the other, commenting on ball passes, screaming at the screen,... Continue Reading →
Arriving in Niger, an atmosphere in an orange-yellow-toned color invites you to a country that is a gem in the Sahara. Niger draws its history from the Songhai Empire that flourished in the 15th-16th century in what is present-day Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. The country is named after the river Niger the third longest river... Continue Reading →
This day a year ago, I wrote a short piece about how the world often negatively viewed the African continent. At the time, I just wanted to put those words down on paper because they were dancing in my mind for a very long time. I posted it on my LinkedIn as an article, and... Continue Reading →
In the closing of a recent post, I talked about the habit of researching African heritage when traveling outside of Africa. This year I visited Argentina and Uruguay and before the trip I found myself reading articles and papers about Afro-descendants in Latin America, their history, presence, and Afro-infused culture today. The triangular trade brought... Continue Reading →
In history and geography classes in primary school, the phrase Africa is the cradle of humanity was repeatedly pronounced by my teachers. I did not fully understand what it meant at the time. Today, the more I travel, the more the phase makes sense. I found representations of African stories in remote parts of various... Continue Reading →
Les troubles politiques au Tchad, le chaos social, la pauvreté et la désertification sont des sujets dont on entend souvent parler dans les conversations et dans les médias internationaux. « Que pourrait offrir d’autre ce vaste territoire Sahélien au-delà de son instabilité ? », pourrait-on penser. C’est un fait que la situation actuelle au Tchad laisse croire. Au... Continue Reading →
I remember Brazzaville from a layover when I was around 12 years old when at the time the Pan African company Air Afrique often stopped in this city. I also remember learning about this city in class when we studied the history of the Central African region and the Congo River by which the city was built. Two... Continue Reading →
When we hear Nigeria, we may think about Nigerian food, Nollywood, and business. As one of the countries with the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is well known in many great aspects. In the world of literature and novel writing, Nigeria is a powerhouse in the African continent. When one searches on the internet for... Continue Reading →
The continent of Africa is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and traditional practices. In each of the 54 countries, there are a variety of tribes with distinct cultural traits that define them. In the growing globalization, African cultural practices can sometimes get lost within generations are conforming to an ever-evolving society. With various influences through... Continue Reading →
As I reminisce about my life in the Central African Republic; I have two sets of memories. The beautiful filled with friendships, laughter, and community; and the challenging when I went through military coups, fear, and tears. Part 1: “Bangui la Coquette” – the beautiful As I read the news today on the Central African... Continue Reading →
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