When Will Africa Embrace Its Very Own History?
For centuries, Africa has been a melting pot of diverse influences from across the globe, boasting cultural diversity, historical significance, and countless untold stories. While its people have immersed themselves in various religions including Islam and Christianity and studied languages such as Arabic and English alongside delving deep into European history; it begs to question, […]
Cultivating Unique African Perspectives Free From Foreign Influence
Africa’s diverse cultures, valuable traditions, and intricate history enrich the continent. Africa stands ready to adopt its distinct identity and outlook. Despite external influences present today, Africans must nurture their culture to avoid imposition from foreign entities while developing their ideologies independently. For many years, African cultures have captivated and stimulated the world. Whether it’s […]
5 ways African Ideologies can drive sustainable development
African culture is rich with heritage dated thousand of years. Africa having the first university and diverse tribes scattered around with each their own unique heritage and culture , but with the influence of colonialism and imposition by foreign powers. Westernized culture has penetrated the fabric of our culture from dressing, to food, to societal […]
From Savage to Sassy: Reclaiming Culture & Celebrating our Vernacular
To begin with, it is essential to discuss the historical backdrop. When Europeans embarked on trips of exploration in historic times, they came across cultures that were entirely dissimilar from their own. Unfortunately, rather than appreciating the richness and uniqueness of these diverse cultures, they labeled them as “barbaric.” However, we have since gained more […]
Afrobeats Roots: Reviving Traditional Instruments
“Water, E no get enemy!” this was the popular phrase that marked the beginning of Afrobeats. Imagine we had beats made from traditional instruments like the talking drum “dundun” or a bongo included in the song. Fela Anikulapo Kuti was the father of Afrobeat, a Nigerian musician who was passionate about music amongst other things. […]
Addressing The Education & Digital Divide In Africa
The current digital divide in Africa especially in the education sector is at an alarming rate with the Punch newspaper publishing that as at 2022, only 23 percent of individuals in rural areas have access to the internet, as at the 17th October 2023, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recorded an […]
How beneficial is the knowledge of past heroes to African children?
For most African countries, the road to independence was not without the sacrifices of some prominent individuals like Kwame Nkrumah, Steve Biko, Samora Michael, Thomas Sankara, and Patrice Lumumba. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, these heroes contributed to their respective countries by leading movements for independence and advocating for the empowerment of marginalized communities. […]
Integrating African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in STEM
The experiential knowledge derived from a primarily relational worldview and culture is known as Indigenous Knowledge Systems, sometimes referred to as African knowledge or indigenous knowledge. ‘Modern’ scientific knowledge is sometimes referred to as “scientific knowledge,” while ‘indigenous knowledge’ refers to the knowledge systems created by a collective. It refers to the specific local knowledge […]
The Impact of Local Languages on Inclusive Education in Africa
Africa is home to many unique languages, each with its own way of speaking. This diversity represents the continent’s wide range and integrates all languages spoken by various communities which reflect the uniqueness of their cultures. These unique dialects predict a future where individuals learn cooperatively from one another while gaining a common understanding. As […]
Tech for All: Overcoming Digital Disparities in African Education
Access to technology and the internet is one of the basic accesses to quality education in the fast-emerging digital age. However, in Africa, the digital divide remains a significant obstacle, particularly in remote and underserved areas. Recent studies have shown that most African students lack key technology resources to fully prepare them to fit into […]