A number of people still view publications from the stand point of what it was some years back when the only thing considered as published are those ones put down in black and white as hard copies. This would still remain the truth in the absence of evolving technology.The evolution of technology has undeniably changed […]
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by Peace Osemwengie Pearl Thusi Born Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi on the 13th of May 1988, Thusi has done her native country of South Africa proud. Thusi is best known for her portrayal of Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series, The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Dayana Mampari in Quantico, and Samkelo in the romantic
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by Agwaze Gift Naomi Sitting under the mango tree. Enjoying the cool night air, With the moon smiling down on all beneath. The happy chatter of little ones, anticipating the moonlight tales of the elderly. Sounds of mothers petting their toddlers to sleep. Fathers under the cashew tree discussing pressing issues at hand while sipping
by Damola Oluwemimo Oral tradition, or oral lore, is a form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas, and cultural material is received, preserved, and transmitted orally from one generation to another. This is done mainly through speeches or songs that include folktales, ballads, chants/praises, prose, and even verses. This made it possible for a
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“Go tie your wrapper well, can’t you see, you have started growing breasts?”, Said ubunkhei, my 14-year old male best-friend. Mami and Papi always told me to tie my wrappers well too, especially when going to the stream because “evil spirits were always looking for people as wives and husbands” I never took any of them serious, I always felt safe in my village.
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Satire writing is an art form that requires patience and wit. Many great satires have been written and society has been wowed by the sheer power of the words…
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Ayobami is a Ghanaian writer who recently decided to express herself. She says that she was inspired to write by members of the tribesmen community…
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Writing is a beautiful job, but it comes with occupational hazards. And a very significant writing hazard is stress. And we dare say that writers suffer a lot more stress than most people think. Crafting beautiful works requires much from us. And there are various ways to relieve stress, see what the tribesmen had to say about it…
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The art of proper communication in poetry is something you have the rest of your days on earth to learn because with each day, you keep discovering yourself: who you are, what you love, and how to express it…
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Faith and spirituality are very important to Africans, particularly writers. And now faith is the subject of our tribe conversation today. See what the tribesmen have to say about Faith..
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