Entitlement Mentality
Feeling entitled means going ahead to feel that one deserves whatever the other has without necessarily meriting or deserving it. It is a habitual tendency that tends to span from …
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The World Sango Festival: A Colourful Celebration of Fire
Among the Yoruba people, few deities strike as much awe and reverence as Sango, the god of thunder. Every year, in the ancient city of Oyo, the World Sango festival …
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The Witness: The Wind in Giza
I was here before the tour buses. Before the plastic souvenirs and the camera flashes. Long before the world came to take pictures of pyramids they barely understood. I’ve been …
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When We Forget How to Greet: The Quiet Death of Everyday African Respect
One morning, as a child, I hurried past our elderly neighbour without a greeting. I must’ve been around nine. My mother didn’t scold me, but the way her eyes met …
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A Zobo a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
When you hear the name ‘zobo,’ your first thought is usually the sweet, chilled drink served at few parties, sold in shops, or by street vendors. But I’m certain many …
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From Brotherhood to Bloodshed: Nigeria’s Unchecked Cultism Crisis
In Nigeria, cultism refers to secret societies bound by oaths. They operate with violent initiation rituals, criminal activities, and rigid hierarchies. What began as campus confraternities has infiltrated politics, commerce, …
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Coriander Seed: Small Spice with Big Benefits
You’ve probably come across coriander seed in your kitchen, especially if you cook Nigerian soups or love well-spiced meals. These small, round seeds may look ordinary, but they are packed …
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Street Food You Have to Try in Nigeria
Nigeria is a great country filled with rich culture, lively people, and diverse cuisines—and this is evident in her bustling streets. Nigerian street food is more than just quick meals …
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Yobe State: The Pride of the Sahel
There is a state located in northeastern Nigeria known as the Pride of Sahel. A state known for its rich agricultural resources and vast cattle market, rumoured to be one …
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Born in the City, Rooted in the Village: Managing Dual Identities
In an increasingly globalised world, there’s something beautifully complex about growing up in two worlds at once. Oftentimes, we encounter people who carry distinct, sometimes conflicting identities. Many Africans, Gen …
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