Don’t Forget Maya
I read my first Maya Angelou poem in elementary school. The girls in my class would roll their neck and shout, “phenomenal women” like the old church women shout “Hallelujah” […]
Author Archives: Chika Oduah
6 Black Women In Africa’s Digital Scene
These women are aiding the growth of technology in African countries by fueling entrepreneurship. There’s a resurgence of innovation happening across Africa as mobile phones and the internet spread […]
5 Hot Dances From Africa That You Should Check Out
I’m a dance enthusiast. I started taking dance classes as a child. I was about six years old when I took my first ballet class. I moved onto liturgical dance. […]
The Audacious Blackness of Muhammad Ali
As the world remembers “The Greatest” boxing champion who ever lived, Muhammad Ali, I remember his audacious black pride. With his gloves and his lyrical prowess, he showed the world […]
Preserving a ‘Poor Man’s Sport’
Recently, I became quite interested in a sport called dambe. It’s a martial art derived from the Hausa people of West Africa. It’s akin to boxing, or kickboxing, actually, […]
10 Stories I Want to Write In The Near Future
I’m always looking for a good story. I already have a lot of ideas on my brain shelf that I want to pursue journalistically. It’s just a matter […]
Africa needs a new feminism
Africa needs a new feminism. A feminism that rises from the throats of ungovernable women, rolls down the backs of intellectually curious young men, and trickles down from every corner […]
Remembering #IfAfricaWasABar
One of the best hashtags ever! Remember? The hashtag grabbed the attentions of millions of people. I was certainly one of them. It all started in July 2015. […]
Contemporary Art In Lagos
Contemporary art in Nigeria is on the rise in recent times with efforts of places like art21 and contemporary arthouse among others. A creative hoping to contribute towards the rise of […]
A festival of African masks
In Burkina Faso: FESTIMA, a festival of African masks The frantic music and dancing transform the mask wearer into a spirit which communicates with ancestors. Dedougou, Burkina Faso – The 20th […]
Afrocentric Confessions 