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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Congolese Doctor Who Worked With Rape Victims Survives Murder Attempt

October 26, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

Denis Mukwege, who was nominated for Nobel peace prize, gave speech to UN last month denouncing mass rape in Congo\ A Congolese gynaecologist known for his work with victims of […]

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Activism

Somali Journalists Are Dying From Corruption As Much As Conflict

October 26, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

Yesterday, my dear friend and mentor alerted me to this article after listening to an interview on National Public Radio. Award-winning Somali journalist and filmmaker Jamal Osman talked with host […]

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Media
The congregation of a church in Ghana

Straight Talk And Free Food At Ghana’s Pastor School

October 19, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

Religious stories always catch my eye, especially when they relate to Africa or the African diaspora. So when my gaze caught the headline “Straight talk and free food at Ghana’s […]

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Spirituality
"Thread" by Njideka Akunyili.

Njideka Akunyili: A Nigerian Visual Artist

October 19, 2012by Chika Oduah 9 Comments

“My art addresses my internal tension between my deep love for Nigeria, my country of birth, and my strong appreciation for Western culture, which has profoundly influenced both my life […]

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Art, Diaspora, Innovation
Amira Sayeed, 20,

Silicon Valley on the Nile?

October 19, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

A friend of mine, Lauren Bohn, wrote an excellent piece about the emergence of high tech startups in Cairo, Egypt. In her usual reportorial style, Lauren weaves a wonderful narrative […]

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Innovation

Dearest Fela

October 19, 2012by Chika Oduah 4 Comments

I would if I could hike the rungs of the tallest ladder. Heaven bound. There, leaning against the pearly gates, saxophone strapped ‘round his neck, joint smoldering between his fingers, […]

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Activism, Music, Personal
An artistic rendition of Mansa Musa of Mali

African Emperor Is The Richest Man Ever

October 17, 2012by Chika Oduah 2 Comments

The first time I heard about Mansa Musa, I was an undergraduate student. At Georgia State University, I “double majored” in journalism and anthropology. In my anthropology classes, I learned […]

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History
Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

No African Leader Worthy Enough?

October 17, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

For the third time in its six year history, the annual Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership was awarded to….(drum roll)…. no one. Folks are tweeting and blogging about it. […]

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Activism

The Rise Of African-Based Religions In America

October 12, 2012by Chika Oduah 1 Comment

          The placement of fallen fragments of coconut helped William Jones decide on whether or not to go to graduate school. The Yoruba priest that Jones […]

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Diaspora, Spirituality

Cemetery Of African Slaves Honored In Brazil

October 11, 2012by Chika Oduah Leave a comment

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Wearing full-skirted white dresses and turbans, the religious leaders chanted blessings and sprinkled water on the concrete floor of a modest house near this city’s […]

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Diaspora, History, Spirituality

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I am a journalist, capturing the stories and experiences of Africans. Journalism, anthropology, Africa, these passions keep me alive. Afrocentric Confessions is a space for me to share some of what I find interesting: musings on spirituality, politics, culture, art, activism, social trends and history. And, some of my observations and rantings on where I’ve been and where I am and where I’m going. I like receiving email. chika.oduah@gmail.com

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