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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The Traditional Wedding Ceremony of the Fulanis: A Celebration of Culture and Community
The Fulani people, also known as Fulbe or Peul, are a widely dispersed ethnic group primarily found across West and Central Africa. Their traditional wedding ceremonies are vibrant, ceremonial, and …
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Africa’s Silent Crisis: We Build the Roads, But Do We Build the People?
We often discuss Africa’s poor infrastructure, bad roads, unreliable power, and water scarcity. But truthfully, the continent’s biggest infrastructure challenge isn’t about bricks or concrete. It’s something less visible, less …
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Africa Undiscovered: The San People of the South
One of the oldest cultures on earth and a unique culture in Africa, is the San people. The San people inhabit the arid regions of Southern Africa – including Angola, …
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Why Africa’s Best Minds Are Leaving: The Untold Consequences of Brain Drain
The “Japa” trend—the mass exodus of talented Africans seeking better opportunities abroad—has become a major talking point across the continent. While many have touted it as an escape from the …
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Cries Of a Continent
Our lives are heavily loaded camels in the midst of whirling and whistling sand storms longing for the showers of a rain that has never even spat, our aching hoofs …
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Kuru dance festival
The Kuru Dance Festival in Botswana, scheduled for August, aims to celebrate the culture of the San people in a way that is unique and spectacular. From storytelling to dancing, …
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Hidden Gems: Africa’s Underrated Tourist Destinations
Tourism in Africa is on a hot rise. When people think about tourist destinations in Africa, the first places that come to mind are the ancient pyramids of Egypt, the …
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Thunderbolt of Betrayal: The Magun Mystery
The Yoruba people of Nigeria revere and fear their beliefs and traditions. There are curses and charms shrouded in mystery and backed by supernatural forces. Ever heard of “Magun,” the …
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The Art of The Kente: Weaving Ghana’s Heritage into Every Thread
A Symbol of Identity, History, and Royalty In the heart of West Africa, among the rolling hills and vibrant markets of Ghana, lies a cultural treasure that has stood the …
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