Whither World Leaders’ Contemplation of AI as a Jesus Replacement?
By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi This extrapolatory perspective may be quite a stretch, but if you follow carefully, you’ll see that there is a premise to the surmise. At the just-concluded World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Yuval Noah Harari, a distinguished research fellow at the University of Cambridge Center for the Study of Existential Risk, shared some startling thoughts adopted by the […]
Artisans from Across Africa Converge in Abuja for African Weaving Festival 2025
Abuja is hosting artisans and cultural stakeholders from Botswana, Burkina Faso, and Ghana at the third edition of the African Weaving Festival (AWeF 2025), celebrating African textiles as tools for economic empowerment and cultural diplomacy. Opening the three-day festival, the Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat, Mrs. Olubunmi Olowookere, praised the organisers for creating […]
Traditional Marriage in Esan (Ishan)
Esan Traditional Marriage The Women Leader Say: Ishan Oyee All Women’s Response: Oyeee This is a typical call and response at any Esan traditional wedding ceremony. Esan is an ethnic group from the southern part of Niger The Esan tribe is rich with beautiful and diverse cultural heritage. One of the most cherished aspects is […]
Chocolate city has been sold
……..The Dangers of Foreign Music Deals Recently, it was widely reported that Warner Music Africa (WMA) is reinforcing its commitment to Nigeria’s creative sector through strategic engagements with key government officials. The reports said WMA plans to expand its coverage into Nigeria through Lagos in a move that aims to amplify African artists’ voices on […]
Celebrating Ethiopian Christmas: A Joyous Fusion of Tradition and Faith
In Ethiopia, Christmas, known as Genna or Lidet, is a vibrant and deeply significant celebration that brings together communities in a unique blend of religious devotion, cultural rituals, and joyous festivities. While it shares the same religious roots as Christmas celebrations around the world, Ethiopian Christmas is enriched by its rich history, traditions, and […]
Exploring the Rich Tradition of African Palm Wine
In the heart of Africa lies a tradition as old as time itself, one that has woven itself into the fabric of communities and cultures across the continent. This tradition, known as palm wine production, holds deep significance in the lives of many Africans, serving not only as a beverage but also as a symbol […]
The African Waist Bead: A Symbol of Tradition, Beauty, and Culture
In many parts of Africa, waist beads hold deep cultural significance, serving as more than just decorative accessories. These colorful strands, often made of glass, crystals, or various types of beads, are worn around the waist or hips, and they carry diverse meanings across different regions and communities. Cultural Significance Waist beads have a […]
Balancing Tradition and Westernisation in Nigeria
In the throes of globalisation, the Nigerian cultural landscape stands at a crossroads, grappling with the implications of Westernisation on deeply-rooted traditions. A poignant concern emerges as generations become more adept in English, a trend that threatens the vibrancy of local languages and dialects. This linguistic shift, often initiated at home, impacts the transmission […]
Market: Yagba in Patigi
In the past Patigi market in Kwara State was a hub of commercial activities, People from Yagba in Kogi State formed a majority of the people who came to Patigi for the market day. They will start arriving a day or two before the market day especially the women with goods on their shoulders, heads, […]
Myths and Facts Surrounding Reincarnation
Reincarnation and incarnation are two words that are used interchangeably but with different meanings. While the former has to do with rebirth, the latter is the physical embodiment of a deity or spiritual being. Either ways it is used, the fact still remains that the belief in the existence of both is nothing but […]
