PinnedAfrican Mythology in Global Popular Culture: Setting the Stage for PossibilityThe deep roots that West African culture and its associated mythologies have in the Black African diaspora of the Americas has resulted in…Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020
Neck Rings in African Ornamental CultureExcept among the peoples for whom neck rings are still an important part of traditional or ceremonial garb, neck rings are no longer a…Feb 19, 2023Feb 19, 2023
Run Away, Princess!The following is an excerpt from Helen Nde’s upcoming book “The Runaway Princess and Other Stories”, a collection of short stories…Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022
Who Will Tell Your Story?Whether they are statements of historical fact or molded from our wildest imaginations, the stories we tell ourselves about who we have…Aug 2, 2022Aug 2, 2022
Rituals and RitesFor many Africans, the words “rituals” or “rites” conjure up images of blood, incantations of questionable, possibly evil intention, and…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
In Banga Soup like in Achu Soup: Discovering Cameroonian Peoples Through Their ProverbsProverbs are concise statements which summarize, often in metaphorical, witty, and rhythmic fashion, the morals, wisdom, truths, or…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
Blacksmiths, Spiders, Crabs, Cowries and Kolanut Shells: Divinatory Practices in CameroonDivination refers to the process of using a standardized ritual, which is itself part of a larger system of knowledge, to seek knowledge or…Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021
Food Culture in CameroonIt happened during dinner with my then partner, his father and his brother. We were seated in a busy family restaurant munching on fries…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
