Social Insight

Social Insight

$3,000 to Name a Baby? When Parenthood Becomes a Luxury Service

A San Francisco woman charges up to $30,000 to name babies, turning parenthood into luxury branding. Is this harmless excess or a sign of society’s growing inequality?

The Battle for Mental Health in Modern Africa

In many African cultures, mental illness is seen as a spiritual or supernatural affliction, not a medical condition. Thi...

By Emmanuel Okoye

Social Insight

Navigating the Job Market Revolution in Africa

AI is poised to either create or destroy millions of jobs in Africa. This article investigates the continent's unique po...

By Emmanuel Okoye

Social Insight

The Hidden Scars of Domestic Violence on African Children

Domestic violence isn't just an adult issue; it leaves deep, long-lasting emotional and psychological scars on children ...

By Emmanuel Okoye

Culture

When Hospitality Crosses the Line: Rethinking an Ancient African Tradition

An in-depth exploration of okujepisa omukazendu, a West African Himba custom where hospitality extends to sharing one’s wife with a guest. what happens when hospitality is rooted in patriarchy, the struggles for consent, women’s resistance?

Morning Routines of Highly Creative People And How to Build Yours

Want to know about the morning routines of highly creative people, from Maya Angelou to Oprah and learn how to design yo...

By PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE

Culture

Solo Living: Why More Young People are Choosing Independence Over Marriage

Meta Description (155–160 characters) Young Africans are redefining love and family. Rising divorces, broken homes, and...

By PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE

Culture

The Myth of Hard Work: Do You Really Need to Suffer to Succeed?

Do you really need to struggle to succeed? read about the myth of hustle culture, revealing why hard work alone isn’t en...

By PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE

History

Faith and Flag: Religion and the Foundations of Patriotism in African Societies

Faith and Flag: Religion and the Foundations of Patriotism in African Societies” explores how religion has shaped the moral and political identity of African nations from the missionary era to the present day. The essay traces the complex legacy of early Christian and Islamic missions, showing how institutions once aligned with colonial control eventually inspired anti-colonial resistance and nati...

Sputnik 1 and the Birth of the Space Age (October 4, 1957): What It Meant Then — What It Means Now

On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 launched the Space Age, sparking a global race for innovation. What lessons does its legac...

By PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE

History

From Palace to Glass Case: The Colonial Theft of the Benin Bronzes

In 1897, Britain invaded the Benin Kingdom, burned its palaces, and stole thousands of sacred artworks now known as the ...

By Owobu Maureen

History

When Meat Fell From the Sky: The Bizarre Story of the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876

On March 3, 1876, Bath County, Kentucky, witnessed one of history’s strangest events: a shower of raw meat falling from ...

By Owobu Maureen

Diaspora Connect

Educated to Leave: How Africa’s Colonial Curriculum Bred the Japa Syndrome

This article explores how Africa’s colonial-era education system planted the roots of the Japa syndrome—the exodus of skilled Africans abroad. Designed to serve empire, not independence, the inherited curriculum still shapes how success is defined. It argues that Africa must reinvent education to inspire building at home, not fleeing abroad.

The Politics of Home: Can The African Diaspora Participate In Africa Governance?

Can Africans in the diaspora truly shape the politics of the nations they left behind? This piece questions the legitima...

By PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE

Diaspora Connect

Why Do Africans Become More African After Leaving Africa?

Why do Africans abroad suddenly embrace their roots with pride? From Afrobeats in London to Yoruba weddings in New York,...

By Owobu Maureen

Diaspora Connect

The Strangers Next Door: A New Dilemma at Africa’s Threshold

The article discusses the deportation of African nationals by the United States to eSwatini, a small southern African ki...

By Olajide Ayodokun Felix

Science

The Hidden Science of Our Everyday Lives

We live science without knowing it; in traffic, kitchens, and city streets. This is how Nigeria’s ordinary moments reveal the extraordinary power of everyday science.