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Valentine's Palette: If Pink Means Love, Why Always Red, White

Valentine's Day is a special occasion for a lot of people around the world. Therefore, a vibrant palette of colours symbolises the celebration, with each hue whispering its unique tales of love. While...

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Yoruba Àrokò: A Non-Verbal Form of Communication

Yoruba Aroko, A non verbal form of communication is as old as the yoruba's from time immemorial. The Yoruba is known for its wide range of beautiful heritage, amidst this is what we call "Proverbs,...

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Sharo Festival Where Men Are Flogged For Love

Marriage, a universal social institution, manifests in diverse practices across the globe. In Africa, the Sharo Festival of Fulani stands out as a unique marriage rite, blending tradition with a ritual...

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Remembering Jimi Solanke

One by one, the fruit shall desert the mother tree, and the fruit tree will become firewood. Today, it's Jimi Solanke, and like those gone before, those remaining behind, shall set sail to sea and...

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Shattering Ceilings: Ascension of Female Directors in Nigerian Cinema

There is no denying the fact that the Nigerian cinema is currently undergoing a series of evolution in its creativity arsenal. The women are on the rise, Yes they are and I am not surprised. However,...

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The Ofala Festival: A Celebration of Tradition and Royalty

The Ofala Festival is a cultural extravaganza that holds a significant place in the hearts of the Igbo people of Nigeria. This annual festival, celebrated by the indigenes of Onitsha, Umueri, and other...

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Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community

Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh's transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without...

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Arts And Culture: Nigeria On The Global Stage

Nigeria, with its richness in arts and culture, has been making significant strides in leveraging its cultural heritage to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance its global presence. From literature to...

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Preserving Mat Weaving Tradition In Nigeria

There are threads woven with skill and tradition, creating intricate patterns that speak volumes about the country's rich heritage. This we call the art of mat weaving. The art of mat weaving stands...

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Esu X Loki: Tricksters Across Cultures

Tricksters have always held a unique place in mythology and folklore across various cultures and civilizations. They embody the essence of mischief, cunning, and unpredictability, often blurring the...

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