President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday May 22, 2023, commissioned the Dangote Refinery with the aim of propelling Nigeria towards becoming a net exporter of petroleum…
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The city of Praia, located on the Archipelago island of Cabo Verde in West Africa, is striving to establish itself as the nation’s hub…
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Based on the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA), 12 African cities were evaluated on their ability to promote and facilitate the arts, culture,…
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The African continent boasts a plethora of distinct regional styles of dressing, the products of long-standing textile crafts such as hand weaving, dyeing, and…
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Rites of passage in African cultures are traditional ceremonies or rituals that mark an individual’s transition from one life stage to another, such as…
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Rites of passage are an important part of many cultures around the world. In Africa, rites of passage are an essential part of the…
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The highly anticipated FESTAC Africa 2023, the largest festival in Africa, is scheduled to take place in the Northern Tourist City of Arusha, Tanzania…
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Cultural Implications of the Importation of Second-Hand Clothing a.ka. ‘Okrika’ in Africa
The importation of second-hand clothing, also known as “Okrika”, is a common practice in Nigeria despite being prohibited by Nigerian customs. This practice has…
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Ghana Statistical service reported its inflation rate rose to 40.4% for the month of October 2022 as cost of goods and services continue to…
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Nigeria has been ranked top in tuberculosis in Africa and number six in the world. The Executive Director of KNVC foundation, Dr. Berthrand Odume…