Happy Independence Day my fellow Nigerians. Celebrate this milestone that many fought so hard to achieve, our independence from British rule and the pain of colonialism. Yes, our freedom has been marred with tumultuous...
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Babybangz
In a documentary by Juliana Kasumu, a group of Black women gathers at Babybangz salon to discuss natural hair, the impact of gentrification in New Orleans, and their personal journeys toward self-love. Director and...
Affluent Kids, Voluntourism and the Abuse and Exploitation of African Children
Voluntourism is when primarily western, privileged do-gooders pay for the experience of doing charity work abroad. But according to this ex-voluntourist, the orphanage she thought she was building was actually...
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The Nigerian Wave Storms Downtown Houston. It’s the Official Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Nigeria’s independence is celebrated annually on October 1. It marks Nigeria’s proclamation of independence from British rule on October 1, 1960. Culturally Naija and WeLead, Inc. will mark...
The Game God(s)
Blafrokan Reflections: Who are the Game God(s)? Are they “Gods” or mere mortals, architects, designers of the game?” What is the game and what is my role in playing? “The American Dream. The...
A Lit Family Reunion: Ghana Fest 2022
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Ahhh…Ghana Fest! It was truly lovely, a homecoming of sorts. In many ways it was a momentary escape from an ever troubling world, to simply experience the beauty of African people in community...