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Krobo People Of Ghana: Beads And Initiation Rites

June 25, 2013by Admin 3 Comments

The Krobo people  are grouped as part of Ga-Dangme ethnolinguistic group and they are also the largest group of the seven Dangbe ethnic groups of Southeastern Ghana.  They are farming […]

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People, Society, Spirituality

This American Life By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo

June 21, 2013by Admin 1 Comment

You come to America, young and dashing, on full scholarship, finish school, get a great job, marry a glamorous spouse, have cute children, and retire at a young age with […]

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African-American, Diaspora, Society

UNHCR: Africa Refugee Crisis Overshadowed by Syria

June 21, 2013by Admin Leave a comment

GENEVA — The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says the plight of millions of refugees and displaced people in Africa is being overshadowed by the crisis in Syria. To mark World Refugee […]

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Activism, Diaspora, Politics, Society

Hair Your Way: The Politics of Negro Gals’ Hair

May 8, 2013by Admin 7 Comments

“Spiritual” is what he said my hair makes me look. Then, he said “Chika,” Nigerians would “be a little afraid of you.” Chimamanda Adichie was right. Discussing her latest novel, […]

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African-American, Gender, Hair, Personal, Race, Society

Desegregation And Crime: Resegregation Has Led To A Spike In Violent Crime

April 10, 2013by Admin 1 Comment

The Dismal Science Brown v. Board Reduced Crime And now resegregation is leading to a spike in violent crime among young black men. At the turn of the millennium, a […]

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African-American, Education, Society

The Feminization Of African Men

March 28, 2013by Admin 3 Comments

If you have read some parts of this article before, take your anger out on Chika Oduah. Her seminal work, “Where the Vagina Counts” http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/03/06/chika-oduah-where-the-vagina-counts/ made me revisit the feminization […]

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Gender, Race, Society

Where The Vagina Counts

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Mothers lay their daughters on mattresses, spread their legs as wide as “Vs,” push their fingers inside their daughters’ vaginas and measure the depth of entry into the soft mounds […]

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Activism, Gender, Sexuality, Society

‘Concerned Black Men’ Put Fatherhood First

October 17, 2011by Admin Leave a comment

I recently joined a White House press call with representatives of the Obama administration. The topic of discussion was the recent grant awards to programs that support healthy fatherhood and […]

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Activism, African-American, Race, Society

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I'm 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: spirituality, governance, 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 Peace. Chika Oduah

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