The Abriba people in Abia state are known across the South Eastern states in Nigeria. There are several accounts on the origin of the Abriba people. One of which states that the people are a descendant of the Agunaguna sub-tribe of the Ekoi group in present Cross River state. As such, they are fondly called the Usukpam-Etete. The Abriba people are shrewd in their business dealings and would stop at nothing to ensure that their business is fruitful. There is also a burning desire to outperform their predecessors and own estates. Although Igbo women are singled from inheritance, the Abiriba…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
The way these places in Lagos got their names will make you laugh. Lagos is known for naming streets and places quite descriptively and also having an interesting backstory. Do you know how they came up with their names? Here are the meanings of some places in Lagos. 1. Apongbon The colonial governor of Lagos, William McCoskry had a red beard but his name was difficult for the Yorubas to pronounce, so they began referring to him as “a red-bearded man” or “Oyinbo to pon ni agbon” (Apon l’agbon), which is Yoruba for “a man with a red beard.” Later, it changed…
The culture of Africa is as diverse as can be expected when talking about a continent. To the question ‘What is the culture of Africa?’ Africa is a cultural hub, rich in traditions ,art, music, literature and food. Although the continent has been subject to internal and external factors, exported and re-imported content, it is constantly in a state of flux. “Any study of antiquity must take into account that Africa 5 minutes ago, 50 years ago, 500 years ago and Africa 5000 years ago is not static.” – Shahadah. Taking into consideration the different factors that make up our culture, these…
The history of the world has always been a fascinating thing to study. New discoveries are made each day and while some are easily explained by historians and scholars, there are still some that these experts still have no explanation for and can only come up with some theories. Here are five mysteries around the world that fall into this category; 1) Stonehenge This is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, that dates back to around 3000 BCE. Although this ring of standing stones of over 28 feet has been around for thousands of years, no one actually knows…
We have all experienced stress, some more than others. Feeling stressed out is not the best feeling, especially when it gets chronic. Stress affects everything from mood, immune function, digestion, and brain function. Stress is your body’s response to unsafe changes in your environment. It is normal to feel stressed. With the constant health threats surrounding the pandemic, mental health issues have risen. As mentioned earlier, everyone gets stressed, but not everyone deals with it well. Luckily, you can manage your stress, so it won’t feel like your world is falling apart anytime you get stressed. The Mind-Body Connection Have…
Charcoal is something you must have at all times. In case you never paid much attention, it’s time to do it. Here are the benefits of charcoal you never thought of: 1. Does your shoe smell bad? Just buy charcoal and put it in it. 2. Do you have a bad smell in your room? Drop charcoal that you think the smell might come from. 3. Does your refrigerator or freezer have a smell? Put a piece of coal in it. 4. Do you have a strong body smell? Just make a charcoal powder and use. Charcoal is very good…
Africa is famed for its eye-catching tourist destinations with wide vistas and numerous notable landmarks that adventurous tourists can visit. In this article, I have listed a few of them: Kenya’s Fort Jesus This was a Portuguese fort built on Mombasa Island to protect people who lived on Africa’s east coast. Between 1696 and 1698, it was attacked by Omani Arabs, and between 1837 and 1895, it was utilized as a military barracks and prison by the British. Joao Batista Cairato, an Italian architect and engineer, designed it. It was converted into a museum in 1962 and is open daily…
How else do you use your toothbrush? Apart from brushing your teeth, what else do you use your toothbrush for? Even that old toothbrush that you no longer use for oral hygiene can turn out to be of great help and a time saver. Take a look at these genius toothbrush hacks for instance and try making use of them. You will always want to have an extra toothbrush. 1. Cleaning your nails Bacteria and germs can breed in your nails if you don’t clean them well. If you keep long nails, you will need to clean them often and…
We all would love to have great skin. While some people naturally have flawless skin, some of us need to put extra effort to make sure that we get glowing faces. Especially if you struggle with acne, blackheads and whiteheads, then you know how hard it can be. Of all the beauty tips you have tried, have you ever considered facial icing? No? Then you should probably give it a try. Facial icing is a skincare routine that can either be done in the morning or evening. It involves rubbing ice cubes on your face to achieve certain results. You…
In Nigeria, May 27 is customarily observed as Children’s Day. Children’s Day is observed on many dates around the world, even though the United Nations designated November 20 as the day. Tomorrow is Children’s Day, and even though we are now adults, there are a couple of things we miss and love about Children’s Day. 1. The public holiday is only for children Imagine asking for a break from work to celebrate Children’s Day because you are someone’s child, your boss would think you have gone insane, but when we were kids, you had a day off school to celebrate…
Contrary to popular belief, Africa experiences snowfall in many of its countries and cities. Here are five countries in Africa where it snows. It’s a common misconception that snow doesn’t occur in Africa due to its tropical climate. However, there are numerous regions where snowfall is a regular occurrence. 1. Lesotho The country of Lesotho borders South Africa and it is quite cold and it snows a lot. The peak of winter lasts from June until August. During winter, temperatures can be very low and can reach 0 degrees Celsius. 2. South Africa South Africa has a unique climate. This…
The demand for plantain has increased due to its health benefits It is ranked third among starchy staples. The country’s output doubled in the last 20 years. Production, which is concentrated in the Southern part of the country, still remains largely in the hands of small scale farmers who, over the years have ingeniously integrated it into various cropping systems. Contributions of plantain to the income of rural households in major producing areas in Nigeria continue to increase tremendously in the last few years. Unlike some other starchy staples whose demand tends to fall with rising income, demand for plantain…