In Liberia, rice is not merely food—it is the primary urban calorie and a political stabilizer. By 1979, Liberia’s food system had become structurally dependent on imported rice. Substitution ...

Food inside Luzira Maximum Security Prison is not designed to nourish. It is designed to control time, behavior, and dependency. Every meal served within the prison reflects a carceral logic in which ...

African stories through food, history, and proverbs – since 2006.

African stories through food, history, and proverbs – since 2006. Looking for that one inspirational African proverb that will help you reach your potential each day? These ten African proverbs on ...

Don't Hold a Grudge African Proverbs to Help You Let it Go. A loose tooth will not rest until it's pulled out - African Proverb. Words have great power and these inspirational African Proverbs will ...

Kawangware, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Kawangware is one of Africa's biggest slums and is a bustling and informal neighborhood known for its lively atmosphere and energetic nightlife. In Kawangware ...

Life teaches it is the challenges that reveal your path in life; a lion is proud when walking, courageous in all it does because he believes in himself. Although the grass looks even, there are paths ...

Building a fire shrine is a powerful way to honor our ancestors, maintain a connection with the past, and learn from their wisdom. Fire shines physically represent the spiritual bond between the ...

Ungrateful People African Proverbs Chic African Culture Three Habits of Highly Ungrateful People Ungrateful people take advantage of generosity and leave you feeling alone and used. However, every ...

The Whale as King: Africa, Empire, and Power in Melville's Moby-Dick Have you ever heard of a whale being compared to an emperor from an ancient kingdom? That's precisely what Herman Melville does in ...

The story of the Salt Miner's Resilience emphasizes that change, even when initially unwelcome, will bring unexpected blessings. Ahkeeni's discovery of the magnificent salt crystals symbolizes the ...