The Seychelles Exile When King Prempeh I of the Asante Kingdom was captured by British forces in 1896, he was not executed. He was not imprisoned in a dungeon. Instead, he was sent to a remote island in the Indian Ocean — so far from home that escape was impossible, yet so comfortable that he…
The UNGA 81 Africa Push The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) is underway in New York, and Africa is not just attending—it is setting the agenda. Under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All,” global leaders are gathering to tackle the world’s most pressing…
Popular Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, have officially become husband and wife after a series of wedding ceremonies that captured the attention of millions across Nigeria and beyond. Peller and Jarvis’ wedding is making the headlines today. The Love Story: From TikTok Lives to Marriage The couple…
When we think of great cavalry forces in history, we often imagine the Mongols of Genghis Khan or the knights of medieval Europe. But in West Africa, the Oyo Empire built a cavalry force that was the terror of the region—an army of horsemen whose speed, skill, and spectacle made them legendary . Rise of the…
Yoruba festivals are numerous and multifarious. For this reason, some are of the view that the Yorubas are deeply spiritual. In addition to the generally celebrated festivals among the Yorubas, each Yoruba tribe has its own festivals . From the spectacular horse-riding displays of Ojude Oba to the sacred rituals of Osun-Osogbo, these celebrations are not…
In Ghanaian indigenous spirituality, colour is far more than mere decoration. It is a sophisticated language—a “material-semiotic system” that mediates relationships between the living, the ancestral, and the spiritual forces that shape existence. A recent study of Akan, Dagomba, and Ewe communities found that the symbolic meanings and material practices of colour actively construct spiritual,…
Folklore in Africa is not merely entertainment—it is a sophisticated system of education that shapes character, transmits values, and preserves communal identity. As Enongene Mirabeau Sone observed, “societal values are embodied in and communicated by its system of education and that the education that a society offers its youth reflects the sum total of what…
Kente cloth is more than fabric—it is a visual language that speaks of wisdom, courage, unity, and heritage. Woven from silk and cotton threads using horizontal looms, each pattern tells a story, with colours and designs carrying specific meanings tied to proverbs, historical events, and social status. The Legend of the Spider Weaver Among the…
In a landmark deal for African energy, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has successfully raised $2.5 billion through a private equity placement, marking the continent’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement by value. The offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed, signaling deep investor confidence in the refinery’s expansion strategy . A Game-Changer for African Energy The investment…
TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) 2026 is set to bring together theatre lovers, fashionistas, and culture advocates for a major celebration of African creativity. The event will be held in Lagos from November 18–19, 2026, promising a vibrant blend of live performances, a heritage fashion show, and interactive arts across two premier locations in the city ….
