Arrests over “indecent dressing” spark a national clash between tradition, youth culture, morality, and modern expression.
From Yoruba to isiZulu, how AI is finally learning African languages and why this moment matters for culture, preservation, and the future of learning.
A brief look at Paul Biya’s decades-long rule in Cameroon and how power, silence, and longevity shaped a quiet dictatorship.
A lively exploration of how French greetings across Africa, from Dakar to Abidjan, reflect culture, identity, and local flair beyond just “bonjour.”
A deep, fact-driven look at the latest attacks, the communities affected, and how faith and resilience shape responses to terror in Nigeria today.
From calling for help to alerting neighbors, learn the essential Yoruba words and expressions that can keep you safe when things go wrong.
A deep dive into her rise, her governing style, and the tension between her early reform image and increasing authoritarian accusations.
How African artists like Fally Ipupa, the giants of South African music, Yoruba megastars, and highlife legends like Osita Osadebe turn language into rhythm and why singing in your mother tongue is the easiest, most emotional way to learn your language.
Sudan’s dictator and bloody legacy.
From “Kedu?” in Igbo to “Sawubona” in Zulu, learn the greetings, slang, and festive expressions that help you navigate family, friends, and celebrations across the continent this December.
Zaire’s kinglike ruler and his showmanship.
From aunties asking “I bụ onye nna gị?” to uncles shouting “Nwa m, I di n’ụsọ?”; learn the Igbo expressions that help you greet, dodge questions, and still sound respectful.
Pan-African dreams, eccentric rule, bloody fall.
Learn to introduce yourself naturally in Kinyarwanda without sounding like a foreigner.
How one leader reshaped (and broke) Somalia.
Learn Somali numbers easily with fun examples and tips that make counting from one to one hundred simple and exciting.
Zimbabwe’s rise, fall, and one man’s shadow.
Sweet talk meets street talk; playful Hausa phrases and expressions that show charm, humor, and confidence in conversation.
Fear, corruption, and Nigeria’s billions.
From “Selam” to “Dehna neh?”, learn how Ethiopians greet with grace, hierarchy, and warmth — language that carries both respect and rhythm.