Nubian Heroes
African Cartoon Superheroes (Imagined by AI) “It’s a bird…It’s a plane…Its superman!” Remember that line? Remember the unmistakable rush of adrenaline you got when you ... Read More
Milestones: Celebrating the Death of Aunt Flo
It’s official! After contributing six beautiful individuals to the human genome pool, I have been given an executive pardon and handed my get-out-of-jail-free card. Goodbye! ... Read More
Lost in Approximation
Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash Have you ever tried to describe an ethnic expression in English but found English words inadequate? Frustrated, you attempt ... Read More
A Father’s Tribute
Sweet dreams, Dad… After fulfilling labour, a life-time of finding and accomplishing your Lord’s will for your life, serving your people with a noble, humble ... Read More
Gele – An Essential Style Item
Gele is the name of a headdress that is worn as part of the traditional dress for women in many African societies. The head scarf ... Read More
Annual Reed Dance Encourages Sexual Purity
The annual uMkhosi woMhlanga took place in KwaZulu-Natal recently, with thousands of maidens descending on Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini's palace outside Nongoma to celebrate their ... Read More
THE JOY OF GIVING
Photo by Joseph Frank on Unsplash Last Christmas, Daud K hosted an assortment of international guests at an exotic holiday resort in the Comoros Island. ... Read More