Okada Airlines
In Africa, motorcycles aren't just vehicles—they're lifelines. Affordable, agile, and accessible, these two-wheeled wonders have revolutionized how people move and make a living. Cheaper than cars, buses, or taxis, they slice throu....
Mouth of the river of death
In 1600, the Fon people of West Africa, during their migration route, settled in a plateau that was then known as the Abomey Plateau, thanks to negotiations with the local chiefs of the Gedevi tribe. The first king was known as King Houe....
The war that was fought because of a stool
Q: What feels British but isn’t?
A: The contents of the British Museum.
It’s a common trope on the internet to talk about how the British Museum is full of stolen artefacts. F....
Africa's Tax Haven
In the recently proposed deal between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Adani Holdings Company to lease the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (in Nairobi, Kenya) for 30 years, the contract states that any tribunal between the....
Guess What Gave Kampala Its Name?
Pre-colonial Africa was rife with strong traditional empires and kingdoms. In the West, we had the Mandinka Empire, the Songhai Empire, as well as the Mali Empire. In the North, we had the Kingdom of Aksum, the Kingdom of Kush, and even....
I’m Already Tired, Let’s End It
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A common stereotype that’s usually passed a....
How Drums Gossip (Yes, Really!)
Gbogbo alangba lo d'anu dele, a ko mo eyi t'inu nrun (Yoruba Proverb)
Translation: All lizards lie flat on their stomach and it is difficult to determine which has a stomach ache.
And som....