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Yorùbá Ìsìnkú Practices and Taboos

Death isn't the end—it's just the beginning of an incredible journey home. This article will take us through the world of Yorùbá Ìsìnkú practices and taboos, where funeral rites aren't just about saying goodbye but about ensuring safe passage through the afterlife.

Myth

Comparing Madam Koi-Koi's Film Portrayal to Traditional Nigerian School Folklore

In 2023, Netflix brought the urban legend of Madam Koi-Koi to global screens with "The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi," Nollywood's first horror series on the platform. But the question is, did they get her right? Let's compare the ghost we grew up fearing to her slick new streaming makeover.

History

The Griot's Voice in Senegalese Cinema: Djibril Diop Mamébty's Adaptation of Oral Poetics

This article explores how Mambéty channeled the essence of griot storytelling into the medium of film, creating works that honor traditional oral poetics while pushing the boundaries of cinema itself.

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