In Igbara-Odo Ekiti, pounded yam symbolises unity
For the people of Igbara-Odo Ekiti, in Ekiti state, the ‘Airegbe Day’ popularly known as pounded yam unity festival is a day the entire community anti
Travel & Leisure
Travel & Leisure
Zimbabwe, a side you’ve never seen
Big and dark and looking slightly weary, his white tusks flashing in the sun, the elephant walked towards our table with a steady gait, moving with a
Saminaka: Where locals catch wild animals alive
Saminaka, which literally means ‘get your own’ in the Hausa language, is an ancient city with rich culture and history. The city is famous with storie
Zaria city’s walls and gates
Massive population growth and development gradually led to encroachment on the walls. City walls were built to mark city limits and protect its citize
Chinua Achebe; All quiet on the eastern front
Out in the car park, Emeka was waiting for me in his taxi. Moments later, we were in Ogidi. Everywhere was quiet and there were no people on the stree