[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I came across an interesting forum discussion a while ago where the theme of the discussion was a university students’ social group that was supposed to bring together African and Caribbean students. One commentator started a fierce debate by suggesting that any link between Africans and Afro-Caribbean was based on race and skin colour only.[/dropcap]Continue reading
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Writing system is an obvious or visible signs that are used to represent units of language in a systematic way. Writing systems differ in style and structure across many regions. Africa writing is said to be the world’s oldest and largest written languages known to mankind, evidence of such dates back to pre-historic time. Africa language is very unique and expressive in its form and forms today global history of literacy. The continent has contributed substantially to the global history of written languages of today, which has largely been ignored. [/dropcap]
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia until the 20th century is a landlock country located in the Horn of Africa, northeast Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north and northeast, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. Ethiopia falls in the category of the most populous landlock country in the world and the second-most populated nation in Africa with over 90 million inhabitants. Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world.[/dropcap]Continue reading
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Stephen Badu, marketing director of Ghanaian fabric company Premium African Textiles, recently told the Christian Science Monitor that pirated designs—predominantly from China—make up about 60 percent of all textiles sold in Ghana and often retail for half the price of authentic product, forcing several local manufacturers to close in recent years. [/dropcap]
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Hello beautiful people. I bring to you a beautiful friend from Ghana. I haven’t met her just yet so I guess I should call her an e-friend. I have been stalking her instagram page for quite a while now and I really wanted to hear her story. She is creative, friendly and a mother of two adorable kids. She responded to my questions very eloquently and despite her busy schedule, she took out time to answer all my questions. Join me and let’s meet Yvonne Bakuri, the CEO of Bayabs accessories. [/dropcap]
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Egypt is an ancient land known for its archaeological sites, bustling cities, rich local culture and also filled with ideal honeymoon destinations for couples. If you are looking for the highest level of luxury, high class relaxing and over-the-top honeymoon, then Egypt is that place you are looking for. There you’ll find some of the most magnificent and romantic settings for your honeymoon; ones that offers the highest level of comfort, excellent attention to detail and the kind of warm and freindly service that makes for a most memorable and wonderful romantic experience. [/dropcap]Continue reading
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Meet this lovely, vibrant, young and down to earth lady. Her name is Esther Adegunle (nee Toluwase), the founder of Belle and Grace (B & G). An economist turned entrepreneur with a great passion for promoting the beauty of Africa through the uniqueness of her products. Let’s meet her… [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] A year after more than 200 girls were abducted from Chibok by the boko haram group the struggle to find them must not be abandoned. Mark Enoch has been told his daughter is dead. He should grieve but he can’t because he refuses to believe it is true. So he will pray again, just like he has for the past 364 days and nights, kneeling at the side of her empty bed. [/dropcap]
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Dashiki (pronounced duh-shee-kee) is a colourful loose-fitting traditional African cloth that covers the top half of the body and widely worn in West Africa. The name dashiki originates from the Hausa word “dan ciki“, which means shirt. In 1928, Oba Ofuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi made dashiki popular in USA. When he was 16, he developed an interest in African studies, so he travelled to Haiti at age 20 to know more about African religion. After some time he came back and started small scale manufacturing business which also involved production of African attire especially the dashiki.[/dropcap]Continue reading
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Timi Dakolo is a Nigerian singer born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother. He won in the first season of Idols West Africa in 2007. Timi Dakolo is blessed with powerful vocals, and has a world class stage performance. Timi Dakolo’s rich choice of words, depth of lyrics has made him stand out among his contemporaries. [/dropcap]Continue reading
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