Dive into Innovation: Discover What Founders Dive is All About
Dive into the depths of entrepreneurship at Founders Dive, where the currents of innovation converge to create a wave of transformation. Inspired by the invigorating experience of plunging into the ocean, Founders Dive is a dynamic event designed to immerse founders in a sea of learning, collaboration, and growth. Uncover Hidden Treasures of Knowledge As […]
Unleashing Africa’s Potential: The Urgent Need to Shift from Raw Materials to Finished Products
Africa, often referred to as the “cradle of humanity,” is a continent blessed with abundant natural resources, from minerals and agriculture to renewable energy sources. For centuries, these resources have been the backbone of Africa’s economic activities, attracting the attention of global markets. However, the time has come for Africa to rethink its strategy. Instead […]
“Green Dreams and White Hopes: Can Nigeria Rise to the Challenge of Its Flag?”
The Nigerian flag is a symbol of hope, unity, and pride for all Nigerians. With its vibrant green and white colors, it represents the nation’s commitment to agriculture, peace, and security. However, as we look at the state of our country today, it’s hard not to feel a sense of disappointment and frustration but their […]
THE LARGEST JUJU MARKET IN THE WORLD IS IN AFRICA
THE LARGEST JUJU MARKET IN THE WORLD IS IN AFRICA The largest juju market in the world is the Akodessewa Fetish Market in Togo. This is the location where the Babalows and Dibiase, people involved in black magic or doers of Voodoo can find virtually anything or item they need to perform their rituals. WHAT […]
WHITE SOUP SERIES EPISODE 2 PART 2
Welcome back foodies to this week’s edition of ‘Naija on a plate’. Today we will be talking on a variation of white soup called “Afia Efere”. Afia Efere is a close relative of Ofe Nsala (the Igbo white soup). It is named after the colour of yam which is an essential component of this […]
White Soup Series: Episode 1- Ofe Nsala
The white soup is a prominent native soup that features mainly in the southern and eastern parts of Nigeria. It has two main variations: “Ofe Nsala” which originates from the east and the “Afia Efere” from the south. Both variations are both made with yam and lack oil hence the name white soup, but the […]
AFANG SOUP: Part 2 Episode 1
Happy social isolation and welcome back Naija foodies to Part 2: episode 1 of our Afang soup series. Today we will be presenting the complete and detailed recipes of the variations of Afang soup previously discussed in the first part of this series. Hopefully after the end of this first episode, my beloved foodies will […]
NAIJA ON A PLATE: AFANG SOUP Part 1 (History & Ethnic Variations)
AFANG SOUP (History and Ethnic Variation – Calabar, Ibibio/Anang, etc.) In this episode of “Naija On A Plate”, we are taking a trip down to the southern part of Nigeria where we will present and examine one of the more popular native dishes known as “Afang Soup”. We will also highlight the diverse variations of […]
NAIJA ON A PLATE: INTRODUCTION
NAIJA ON A PLATE Trade was largely responsible for changing the flavours of African cuisine. Prior to this, the main staples found on the African continent included rice, millet and lentils. The West African people were already in trade with the Arab world centuries before the influence of the Europeans, during which spices such as […]
Who are the “Black Mambazo”?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a South African male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They became known internationally after singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, and have won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards, dedicating their fifth Grammy to the late former President Nelson Mandela. The group was formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became one […]