If there is one thing you can bet on Indian food, it is the strong smell. To some people, the Indian food smell is pleasant and aromatic. The smell can be irritating, stinky, or simply unbearable to others. People are wired differently, meaning what tastes heavenly to someone is the complete opposite of another individual—the … Read more
It’s 2023 and one can’t help but imagine what the next century holds for humanity. With the boom in the artificial industry, is it possible that bots will be doing everything from cooking to carrying out surgeries to flying planes exclusively? Will there be other social media platforms? What will the health of the human … Read more
The Ifa religion is one of Africa’s belief systems that have been around for millennia. The Yoruba people from Nigeria, Togo, and Benin practice it. The religion is not so different from those of other people across the globe. There’s a god that is believed to run the universe. Under him are prophets that link … Read more
Cain is one of the most intriguing figures to understand, as far as the biblical wisdom traditions are concerned. While most bible teachings refer to Cain as Adam’s firstborn, there seem to be more missing connections regarding his father and the seed line. For instance, some biblical interpretations claim that Cain was not the biological … Read more
Aje is a Yoruba mythological goddess behind human prosperity. The Yoruba community believes she blesses her worshippers and the people closest to them with immense wealth. Early before the 19th century, Aje would provide her followers with cowry shells, a unique form of payment that was used at the time. Among the 401 gods and … Read more
Elekes are consecrated beaded necklaces worn by Santeria and Lukumi religious practitioners. The necklaces present different Orishas, and wearers from other traditions must follow the rules for utmost protection. Failure to follow elekes rules means the wearer cannot receive protection from the respective Orisha. The rules may differ between Santeria communities, but the most common … Read more
Idi Amin Dada Oumee was a renowned ruthless Ugandan president from 1971 to 1979. His presidency was marked by dictatorship, human rights abuses, corruption, and a shift from the westward alliance with the US and West Europe to Uganda becoming allies with the Soviet Union and Libya. However, while his reign is considered one of … Read more
Nyla Lueeth is a renowned South Sudanese model, philanthropist, and advocate for social justice whose journey toward success is as inspiring as it can get. She developed a fashion sense at an early age, and her pursuit to become a successful model can be summed up as that of determination, relentlessness, raw beauty, and talent. … Read more
Elekes are sacred beaded necklaces acting as a linkage between wearers and the Santeria spirits. The religion is commonly spread in some African and Afro-Caribbean communities where participants wear necklaces for protection and spiritual provisions. To keep the necklaces functional, they need blessings and consecration periodically. Practitioners are advised to consecrate and bless Elekes for … Read more
Olodumare and Jesus are two supernatural beings believed by two different groups of people. The former is the Supreme Being of the Yoruba people (located in Nigeria, Ghana, Cuba, Brazil, and other countries) who is believed to be the creator and lord of heaven. The latter is the son of Jehovah – the God of … Read more