Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
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 →
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 →
In 2014, the Bring Back Our Girls campaign took over the world as many joined voices to raise awareness of the kidnapping of girls in Northern Nigeria. This campaign also brought the Boko Haram terrorist group to the attention of the world. Various regions in Africa have been through years of conflict and violence that... Continue Reading →
Multilevel governance is defined as the distribution of authority at different levels within a country and beyond its borders and is a necessary mechanism that allows countries and institutions to manage their governance structures[1]. This governance structure is done through established local, regional, or national authorities that are recognized as legitimate. Multilevel governance is one... Continue Reading →
I still remember watching on the evening television news malnourished children crying in the arms of their mothers. The images showed a dry and desolate area with multitudes of people under makeshift tents and long lines of others waiting in line for some type of assistance. Even at a young age, I knew this was... Continue Reading →
Africa is home to over 2,000 living languages making it the continent with the most intricate linguistic mosaic. In most African countries, it is common to speak multiple languages in households. A child grows up learning two or more languages at home before going to school. A walk in a crowded neighborhood street, one hears... Continue Reading →
In 1993 in Chad, my mother had the idea of creating a school that focused on basic literacy skills for children. This idea started in the family living room where she gathered children from extended family and friends for reading classes. The home classes grew into the opening of Ecole Comer primary school in Ndjamena... Continue Reading →
We Write Afrika 