Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
J'ai découvert Edna Adan Ismail pour la première fois en regardant une vidéo de TEDx Hargeisa où elle aborde l'importance de l'éducation. J’avais choisi cette vidéo pour un cours d’expression oral anglaise pour mes étudiants universitaires du camp de réfugiés de Djabal à Goz Beida, à l’est du Tchad. Dans son intervention de 15 minutes,... Continue Reading →
If it looks good, eat it!Trying food from around the continent is one of the best parts of travelling. Food is a window into people’s culture, natural habitat, and beliefs. A plate of food can tell you about the people who eat it. In each of the African countries I visited, there is always a... Continue Reading →
A wise man recently told me that people's history is formed in thousands of years. The statement got me thinking about the ever-evolving path of Africa. As close down the year, I reflect on the African narrative, and the blog's mission to participate in reshaping that narrative. The current movement of reimagining, rewriting, and rethinking... Continue Reading →
The past few years have been a rewarding solo journey across Africa and other continents. From one country to another, I had experiences that enriched my mind and spirit leading me to enjoy humanity. I had good encounters, faced challenges, built connections, felt welcomed, and unwelcomed, smiled, laughed, cried, and reflected on life. Here are... Continue Reading →
I was around seven years old when I learned how to sing Nkosi Sikelela, the South African National anthem. I knew all the words but had no idea what they meant at the time. I learned it from the Graceland concert video cassette that played at least once a week in our house in Chad.... Continue Reading →
It is hard to miss the “The New Spirit of Africa” on billboards and aircraft when in a capital city airport in Africa, that is because Ethiopian Airlines has been dominating the continent’s airspace market. It has become a de facto and or preferred choice due to its increasing destination options. It is undeniably a... Continue Reading →
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