A long time ago, when things were not as it was today, there lived a proud Hippo chief. He had seven wives, as was the tradition for wealthy animals then. He had a secret name known only to his wives. They learned to keep it unknown to anyone. One day, the Hippo hosted a party…
A long time ago, there lived a very rich man called Nothing. Nothing had a poor neighbour named Anansi, and one day, they decided to go to the neighbouring town to marry wives. As a rich man, Nothing wore a very fine damask cloth, while Anansi wore a ragged cotton one. As they journeyed to…
The Leopard and fire were once very good friends. The Leopard always visited Fire, but during the lengthy period of their friendship, fire never visited the Leopard. The Leopard was very unhappy and felt that his friend did not appreciate him. So one day, the Leopard poured out his heart to Fire and made him…
An elderly man sat outside his hut, which was situated in the border compound in the village. He played host to many travellers and spent hot afternoons sitting under the tall palm tree and reflecting on the complex simplicity of life. One day, a traveller came up to him and asked, “Sir, I have travelled…
One day, all the animals in the animal kingdom were assembled in the forest square, and they sought to have fun and socialize while making friends. Then the Hare, in a bout of restless arrogance, boasted that he was one of the fastest animals in the kingdom and he was most definitely faster than the…
Africa is home to rich cultural celebrations, and one of the most significant is the New Yam Festival—a historic tradition symbolizing renewal, gratitude, and prosperity. This annual festival is widely celebrated by African tribes, particularly the Igbo people of Nigeria, as well as the Ashanti of Ghana, the Ewe of Togo and Benin, and the…
Relationships are the catalyst of business. Hence, corporate gifts are a good way to show appreciation to your clients for their patronage and referrals. It also helps to strengthen relationships with the clients. Most corporate gifting occurs at the end of the business year. Still, it can also commemorate special milestones in the business relationship,…
According to Statistica, Africa’s e-commerce market, valued at $277 billion in 2023, grew by 14.4% that year. This growth is made possible by the over 1.3 billion mobile users – as the mobile internet penetration rate in Africa is 13% higher than the global average. This growth is further influenced by the high adoption rate…
Native American fashion refers to fashion that is designed by Native Americans in the United States, and it is part of a movement known as Indigenous Fashion of the Americas. Native American designers made their mark in the mainstream fashion industry in the 1940s and 1950s, introducing a unique pan-Indian approach. By incorporating themes from Indigenous cultures, these designers gained acceptance from…
A very insightful TedTalk featuring a little girl as the speaker highlighted the importance of family and familial connections to the development of a child right from the womb to about five years old. According to this extraordinary young girl, she says that depriving a toddler of attention and play causes stress and anxiety for…