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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.
In Zulu belief, the living are never truly separated from the ‘living-dead.’ At the center of this connection stand the izangoma, diviners chosen to speak with the ancestors. But what does it take to become the sole voice between worlds?
Ṣọ̀pọ̀na, known in Yorùbá belief as one of Olodumare’s punitive deities, holds a complex role in traditional religion. Associated with both disease and healing, he embodies functions that address punishment and restoration. This piece examines his attributes, responsibilities, and place within the broader Yorùbá spiritual framework.
Teff is one of the world’s tiniest grains, but its nutritional and historical significance is anything but small. Take a look at how its unique structure preserves its full nutritional value and explore its role in feeding generations across time.
