Oyindamola Depo Oyedokun is an avid reader and lover of knowledge, of most kinds. When she's not reading random stuff on the internet, you'll find her putting pen to paper, or finger to keyboard.
In the heart of southern Mali, the Bamana (or Bambara) people once practised rituals that went far beyond simple ceremony. These were transformative acts, communal moments of profound significance that bound individuals to their communities and connected the living to the supernatural.
If you’ve ever stood before an African ivory mask or figure displayed at a European museum, you’ve likely encountered Bwami art. To art enthusiasts, these articles are striking
Across much of Ghana today, Adinkra symbols decorate everything from clothing to furniture, official buildings (in the form of logos) and more. Their shapes are immediately recognisable, featuring stylised birds,
Africa is home to quite a number of secret societies, complex institutions that have long shaped social, political and spiritual life across the continent. Among the most studied are the
When many people think of Africa’s past, what often comes to mind are images of warrior kings, sprawling empires, and male-led dynasties. However, the diverse continent has also long
If you ask a Cameroonian today whether they speak French or English, the answer might come with a heavy sigh or a sharp opinion. Because in Cameroon, language isn’t
The ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria was ahead of its time in many ways. The pre-colonial empire was one of the earliest African kingdoms to establish a successful
On 6 July 1967, Nigeria descended into one of Africa’s most brutal post-independence conflicts. What began as a political crisis quickly turned into a humanitarian catastrophe: the Biafran War,
Nestled strategically along the East African coast, Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city and a key regional commercial hub. Long before Europeans stormed the region in the 15th century,
Mozambique, a scenic country in Southeast Africa, was one of the last African countries to gain independence from European colonial powers. For nearly 500 years, the Portuguese subjected the people
When one thinks of secret societies, what usually comes to mind are groups like the age-old Illuminati or the Freemasons. However, in the thick forests of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, lie two powerful institutions who quietly continue to shape local culture.
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 is one of the darkest moments in modern history, immortalised in the hearts of those who witnessed it but also to the rest of the
