Tag: Culture
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Kano’s History: The Igbo Factor in Intergroup Relations and Commerce
The rich and complex history of intergroup relations in Nigeria is filled with stories of resilience, cooperation, and occasional tension. One such tale is the Igbo community’s relationship with Kano, a city that has long been a melting pot of cultures and commerce. Professor Ahmed Bako’s inaugural lecture, titled “The…
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Beyond the Binary: Soyinka’s Nobel and Achebe’s Legacy
In the story of African literature, Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe are often spoken of together—two giants who reshaped global perceptions of the continent through their words. Yet, the narrative that pits Soyinka’s Nobel Prize against Achebe’s absence from it misses the point entirely. This piece unpacks why such comparisons…
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Lobola: Tradition, Challenges, and Solutions in South Africa
Lobola, also known as bride price or bridewealth, is a time-honored cultural practice in South Africa and various other parts of Africa. This tradition involves the groom’s family paying a dowry to the bride’s family as a symbolic gesture of respect and recognition of the value of their daughter. Beyond…
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