Africa overflows with inspirational sayings with insights for everyday life. We have compiled nine of those sayings to live by during tough times. Every culture has wise sayings and proverbs usually summarised in short sentences. They are passed down from generations in different languages and cultures but their message is universal. Read on for some of our favourite African proverbs which come in handy through life’s challenges. ”Teeth do not see poverty” There’s always something to smile about even when circumstances are bad. It may not be apparent to you but people still manage to smile about one thing or…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Oya, also known as Oiá, is a prominent deity in Yoruba mythology. Devotees of Oya cut across Yoruba land, especially in Nigeria, Benin and Togo. She is considered the goddess of the wind, lightning and storms, and is associated with change, transformation and destruction. Oya’s genealogy is traced to Yemaja, goddess of the sea. According to Yoruba mythology, Oya is also the daughter of Obatala, the god of creation, and the favourite wife of Sango, the god of thunder and lightning. Together, the pair is a fiery couple, using her wind to ignite his fire. Oya is said to have…
Do you have moments when you feel like sinking into the ground? Did you jump when a rat ran through your legs as a child, or do you still do? Do you always want the lights on at night even after twenty-three hours of sunlight? Or do you always want people around you because you fear being alone? Are you afraid of something? If so, how do you explain your fears? Is it a scary old man residing in your heart that is after you? Do you have thoughts to flee, a feeling to get under a warm blanket, a…
Distractions are thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else. Distractions are sometimes unavoidable as we can’t help but feel the need to check up on our social media accounts when we’re supposed to be doing something important or pick up our phone whenever we get a notification because we get worried we might end up missing some type of information if we ignore our phone. Here are a few tips that can help prevent distractions and maintain focus during work time: Distraction free mode. Simply put yourself in a position where it is less likely for you to…
Left-handedness is broadly disapproved in most cultures and in the past in a bid to discern the complexities of lefties also called southpaw. Certain theories from the time gave way to explain such human rarity. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Roman, and Greek and in other cultures left-handedness was considered inferior or even bad luck.Ironically, in some cultures, the left side was associated with feminity, which for them is the source of life and thus worshipped with sacredness, whereas studies have shown that there are more left-handed males than females. The Greeks also represented men and women as opposites,…
As hard as it might sound, you’ll get the hang of it once you understand how easy it is to manifest what you want in life. Think of positive thinking as your typical whack-a-mole game, the mole being the negative thoughts that pop in once in a while. Here are some tips to help you manifest positive thoughts the right way. What Is Manifestation? In simple terms, bringing something from your desired reality into your physical reality. It’s attracting what you want by speaking it into existence and working in line with those thoughts. How Do You Manifest Positive Thinking?…
Getting to work on time might not sound like a big deal but is a bigger one than you think it is. If you keep getting to work late then you might end up getting fired sooner than you thought and it is not a good idea. However, if you set a proper schedule and follow some tips then it wouldn’t be an issue for you to get to work on time. Let’s have a look at some of the tips that can help you get to work on time: Get To Bed Early. Try to get to bed early…
There are certain foods you should not eat when you are hungry. The foods we’re going to look at below are major contributors and creators of poor eating habits. Not only do some of them offer zero nutritional value, but they also leave you hungrier and make you want more. In your relationship with food, these foods are toxic partners. Here are some foods you may want to cut from your diet. 1. Cheese Humans are wired to have an ‘addiction reaction’ to the protein casein found in milk. This allows babies to desire more of their mother’s milk. When…
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. Mothers have shaped cradle and have never stopped shaping them. Their tenderness, love, compassion and nurture are next to none. No doubt, there is a need to thank Mothers everyday for the great roles they play in human lives. Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to honouring moms all over the world, and also, a great opportunity for you to express your gratitude and appreciation to your Mother. Mother’s Day is all about ensuring the most important woman in your life feels loved. So, here are…
Lagos, the city that never sleeps. Africa, home to about 1.3 billion people, is the world’s second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. Now, half of the world’s population currently live in cities, and Africa has its fair share. Let’s take a look at some of Africa’s most populous cities, shall we?! Lagos, Nigeria Think of a commercial hub and think “Lagos.” Nigeria’s largest city, it is listed in the top ten of the world’s fastest-growing cities with a population of roughly 24 million and has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa. It also serves as the nation’s economic capital. Need…
In life, you are surely going to face different shades of failure. It will probably be a failure at something you had attempted, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying again with a stronger and smarter comeback.Quick example: You’re a student, the overall best in mathematics. It has been your legacy from the very beginning of your class. You have every equation in the palm of your hands, and the senior year mathematics award you’ve always wanted is nearly within reach. Then, a new student is enrolled. Apparently, he was the mathematics ‘guru’ from his school. Or let’s just say…
Before you throw away that banana peel, think about the wonders it can work in giving your skin a natural glow. Bananas have several benefits for your skin and hair. Even banana peel is a very useful ingredient in skin care. As a home remedy, using banana peel is one of the most effective ways to combat acne issues. Banana peels are loaded with antioxidants such as lutein that help protect the skin against damage-causing factors like the sun. Bananas are also a great source of zinc, which helps combat acne There might be a lot of products out there…