PinnedMythological AfricansAfrican 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…8 min read·Dec 28, 2020----
Mythological AfricansNeck 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…8 min read·Feb 19, 2023----
Mythological AfricansRun Away, Princess!The following is an excerpt from Helen Nde’s upcoming book “The Runaway Princess and Other Stories”, a collection of short stories…4 min read·Oct 5, 2022----
Mythological AfricansWho 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…3 min read·Aug 2, 2022----
Mythological AfricansCameroon’s “Grassfields” People: Cosmology and HistoryGrassfields History13 min read·Apr 18, 2022----
Mythological AfricansRituals and RitesFor many Africans, the words “rituals” or “rites” conjure up images of blood, incantations of questionable, possibly evil intention, and…5 min read·Dec 2, 2021----
Mythological AfricansIn 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…11 min read·Oct 22, 2021----
Mythological AfricansBlacksmiths, 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…5 min read·Sep 10, 2021----
Mythological AfricansFood 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…8 min read·Feb 22, 2021----