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Quiz
Think you know African mythology? Match each being to their legend and prove your knowledge.
Kintu is a mythological figure who appears in a creation myth of the Baganda people of Buganda, Uganda. According to this legend, Kintu was the first person on earth and the first man to wander the plains of Uganda alone.
Igbo cuisine is the various foods of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. There are many dishes that are common to the Igbos in particular. The core of Igbo food is its soups. Listen to our latest podcast and get ready to practice some of the tips we shared.
Once again, Sesi and Haleemah talk Africa. Today we take a look at the westernization of African Regions.
This tale explores the concept of àyànmò (predestination).
Esunsun aka Termites are edible insects eaten in parts of Nigeria.
Although African myths may be mysterious and sometimes illogical, judging them from a typical western standpoint is not right. This is because some scientific information could be gotten from the explanatory stories, origin stories and didactic stories which constitute thesemyths. African myths embody the multifaceted African thought systems which are transmitted in ritual practice, with manifestations in the form of African spirituality.
