There are over 3,000 tribes in Africa, each with diverse cultures and histories. And each of them deserves to be recognized and appreciated. Here are 3 of the smallest tribes in Africa. 1) Karamojong Three hundred and seventy thousand members of the Karamojong Tribe reside in northern Uganda. Studies indicate that the Karamojong people moved from what is now Ethiopia to Uganda at approximately 1600 AD. They converse in a language known as Karamojong, which is their own. Traditionalists that take great pleasure in their culture and traditions are the Karamojong. They jealously guard their practices, and any government plans…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
With a population of over 30 million, the Hausas are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. They are a people of diverse cultural practices with similar homogeneous beliefs and customs exclusively found among their people. Here’s everything you need to know about their diversity. The Hausas are concentrated mainly in the northern part of Nigeria, as well as the adjoining south eastern Niger. They also populate parts other countries including Cameroon, Ghana, Chad, Togo, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan and Gabon. History The Hausa states, also known as the Hausaland, were independent political entities founded by the Hausa…
A proverb is a saying that expresses a common truth/fact, gives advice and cautions. They are simple sayings, pearls of wisdom, that are particular to each culture but widely recognised and relatable. They aid communication because a lot of information is passed across without saying too much. Proverbs cut across a wide range of topics, such as friendship, leadership, trust, fashion, marriage, grieving, and religion, amongst many others. 1. Proverbs are vital to all cultures Every culture has proverbial sayings to support its traditions and morals. Proverbs and sayings convey often utilized cultural ideals commonly accepted in society. Here are…
The common saying, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do,” applies to anyone visiting a foreign land. This shows how important it is to adapt oneself to a particular place’s customs and rules and behave appropriately. Visiting a new and unfamiliar place and seeing how things are done there can sometimes be shocking. It helps to have a foreknowledge of such places to better adapt to their way of the land. As a foreigner in a new place, never trivialize people’s culture or customs; choosing to be ignorant about such things could cost one severe punishment like landing in…
Population estimates are very important data owing to the massive impact population has on the economic state of affairs of any given region. This is a fact on a global, national, state and even regional scale. The amount of people in a certain region highly influences the economic output in said region, and as a result an accurate census of a particular territory would greatly determine productivity. While overpopulation has its pros, it also has its cons, and vice versa with underpopulation. How a population is managed is really dependent on the competence of the government and its economic objectives.…
As humanity continues to increase in number, so does the ecological footprint we leave behind, owing to growing levels of consumption. Consumption is at the very core of ecological degradation. The more humanity needs to satisfy its excesses the more the planet suffers, and the more the social gap between the global community widens. This cycle inadvertently accelerates other predicaments that reprehensibly displaces millions of people all over the world. A region’s level of environmental degradation is determinant of catastrophic events. In such cases, food and water shortages, conflicts, poverty, malnutrition, forced migration, illness, and natural disasters could be imminent.…
There are lifetime advantages to messing up your life in 20’s. Messing up” depends on a number of factors, predominantly what you think about yourself and what others think about an event. In the short term, falling short of expectations can be devastating. Ironically, this devastation is important for emotional and mental growth. However, it is hard to see those “blessings in disguise” not until later in life. Nevertheless, they are better off avoided because, again, they have unpredictable impact. 1. Dropping out of university The idea that education is useless has become common in the internet era. It is, however, important to…
Before you wake up and start turning semo, what are the best midnight snacks to eat? It’s normal to wake up in the middle of the night battling severe hunger and just wanting to be filled, but late-night snacks have several health implications including weight gain. The best bet when you wake up at night hungry is to grab a very healthy meal like; Bananas Banana contains serotonin which the body converts to melatonin which helps people’s nerves feel relaxed and help them fall asleep. A study showed that melatonin levels increased four times just from eating two bananas. Smoothies…
The second child syndrome, what is it? It is the difference in your second child’s personality and behaviour as a result of different parenting when the second child is born. detail his feeling like a spare child to his brother, the heir. Signs and symptoms of second child syndrome If you are a second child or you have a second-born child they may be exhibiting these symptoms. Sibling rivalry A constant comparison may cause siblings to hate one another known as sibling rivalry. Even though siblings ought to love each other, they may find themselves in constant competition. Jealousy The…
It’s that time of the month again. The time where your salary comes in and goes with the wind. But you know what’s worse than being broke? Figuring out that you spent all the money yourself. I can’t count how many times I’ve picked up a calculator, adding and deducting expenses only to arrive at the same conclusion, I spent this money myself. So while we’re dealing with inflation and worrying about when the next check would come in, how do we manage what we’ve got? Here’s how to make sure you spend each Naira efficiently with a personal budget. …
The worst thing that can happen to a person on a Monday morning, in addition to the stressful deadlines at work, has to be getting stuck on a road for over four hours. Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria, is popularly known for its beautiful buildings, rude and obnoxious residents, and most importantly, terrible road traffic. To a certain extent, you would agree with us that when it comes to describing the traffic situation in Lagos, words are not enough to fully express how terrible it is. Terrible road traffic ruins our entire day, frequently causing us to shift or…
Do you have days when you stare into the mirror and can’t help but feel like something is missing? It’s almost like a tiny voice in your head is reminding you that you are yet to fully maximize your potential. In other words, it is telling you to become the best version of yourself. Now, what does it mean to be the best version of yourself? There isn’t a definitive definition, as the term is subject to each person’s interpretation. However, a common ground is that being the best version of yourself is similar to reaching a point when you…