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Quiz
Think you know African mythology? Match each being to their legend and prove your knowledge.
Anansi the trickster is a West African God. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories.
Listen to Sesi and Haleemah express their love and dislike for certain Nigerian foods while appreciating every effort used in bringing our delicacies to existence. What are your favourite meals? When was the first time you encountered them and how was the experience Why do some of your friends like certain dishes you dislike?
In this episode, we speak to Fatima about jinns in Northern Nigeria.
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.
Ever cracked an egg and found the universe inside? The Dogon cosmic egg cracks open questions about the transmission of knowledge, the nature of human observation, and the complex relationship between mythology and empirical understanding.
Consider the passage of time intertwined with environmental observations and words left behind by spirits. This article dives into how the Igbo man calculated time despite having no prior awareness of its existence.
