Black students in Ghana talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English

English is Ghana’s official language and is the medium of instruction for all levels of education. Read More »

Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution to Black people

We studied the possibility and sustainability of using natural leaves as packaging material for traditional foods in Nigeria. Read More »

Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?

Cleopatra’s story told by Western experts on Egypt’s behalf is an act of separating the culture from its people. Read More »

Obaro Ikime was one of Nigeria's great scholars - he showed why history matters in building Black African nations

He taught us all – and is still teaching us – about the need to challenge what seem to be conventional narratives of society that are largely informed by vested interests. Read More »

National anthems: how composers in South Africa and India are reimagining them

In recent work, two prominent contemporary composers, Philip Miller in South Africa and Amit Chaudhuri in India, have explored fresh ways of interpreting national anthems. Read More »

Unveiling the Truth About Intercultural Relationships: Celebrating Diversity and Navigating Challenges

Intercultural relationships have become increasingly common in our globalized world as people from different cultural backgrounds come together in love and partnership. Read More »

Beatrix Potter’s famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved Africans – but she was very quiet about their origins

The similarities between Beatrix Potter’s tales and the Brer Rabbit stories demand further consideration. Read More »