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The Thing About ‘Ghosting’

18/09/2017 ♦

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By Nkem Ndem I have always been deathly afraid of ghosts. I don’t know why. As a child, the easiest way to terrify or creep me out was to suggest that a ghost was lurking around. I would literally become your slave in exchange for protection. One of my sisters…

4 Cultural Gems of Africans

11/09/2017 ♦

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Africans most prized gem is their cultural value; they are proud of their culture, as it represents who they are as individuals and as a people. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 cultural gems of Africans. Showing Respect to Elders In African societies, elders are not treated…

Nkem Says: The Unique Perks Of Dating an Older Woman

09/09/2017 ♦

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By Nkem Ndem I knew I was studying the right course in the university when our lecturer at the time, Dr. Ekeanyanwu Nnamdi(probably the best teacher I’ll ever have) mentioned that a journalist had to have a “nose for news” and “an eye for detail”. I certainly have all of that,…

4 Interesting Things African Parents Do

08/09/2017 ♦

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African parents are gifts that keep up on giving – they are loving, there are tough, they are inspiring and can sometimes drive you crazy (then again, all parents, regardless of race or ethnicity, are all guilty of this), but we can’t deny that they are the absolute best. Jumia…

When Churches’ Become Fetish Ritual Dens

07/09/2017 ♦

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By Tony Ogunlowo In the past year or so there has been an alarming increase in the number of ‘churches’ that double-up as fetish ritual dens. Corpses are being discovered buried in the foundation of churches and several so-called pastors have been caught making human sacrifices. A church is a…

Nkem Says: Every Rich Man Is Handsome (Or Not?)

05/09/2017 ♦

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By Nkem Ndem Before you join me in psycho-analyzing the issue of a man’s “beauty” being subject to the weight of his pocket, let’s get one thing straight: Money is sexy as hell. Yes, I said so. A while ago, if someone made the same statement and I heard it,…

True Charity Seeks No Recognition

03/09/2017 ♦

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By Adeyoose Olusola The natural inclination of man is to seek validation and approval. His need for public endorsement is better explained in the context of the animal kingdom – where gaining respect and admiration enhances survival. This desire for acknowledgment and commendation is in itself healthy, and indeed the…

All You Need to Know About the Ojude-Oba Festival

02/09/2017 ♦

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During Sallah or Eid al-Adha, there is one festival that everyone looks forward to in South West, Nigeria. It’s the Ojude-Oba festival. The festival is a gathering of indigenes of Ijebuland who gather at the Awujale palace to pay homage to the Royal Majesty, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru…

5 Interesting Facts About the Sallah Festival (Eid-ul-Kabir)

31/08/2017 ♦

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The Sallah festival is a popular Muslim festival that brings Muslims around the world together in celebration. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting facts about the Sallah festival. Eid al-Adha is Another Name for Eid-ul-Kabir The Sallah festival is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated…

Is it Possible to Have Sex By Mistake ?

29/08/2017 ♦

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I didn’t know it wasn’t my husband. It happened after a ceremony in his home town. My husband’s friend travelled with us to the village for the final burial of my husband’s grandmother. The party was held till very late in the night. People went to sleep one after the…

4 Nigerian Foods with Foreign Origin

28/08/2017 ♦

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Nigerian cuisine consists of delicious and mouthwatering dishes from the many ethnic groups in Nigeria. Nigerian cuisines typically involve the use of spices and herbs with palm oil or groundnut oil to make varieties of deliciously flavoured foods, often spiced with chilli peppers. However, there are some of our mouth-watering…

4 Fascinating South African Festivals

28/08/2017 ♦

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South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent that boasts of many exciting and entertaining festivals. There are many culturally rich festivals to admire and explore in the vibrant country of South Africa. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 fascinating South African…

4 Fascinating African Cultures To Know

26/08/2017 ♦

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Africa boasts of some of the world’s most fascinating cultures and traditions that dates back to hundred of years. There a couple of fascinating African cultures that you probably don’t know or might not even have heard of. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 fascinating African cultures…

5 Smart Tips To Simplify Your Life

23/08/2017 ♦

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It’s not that hard to live a simple life, you just need to be determined about it. If you are able to keep a few tips in mind, simplifying your life will be more achievable. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 smart tips to help simplify your…

Top 10 Tweets on World Jollof Rice Day

22/08/2017 ♦

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Jollof rice can be described as the quintessential Nigerian meal loved by practically all the 250+ ethnic groups in Nigeria and the easiest way to spark a social media war is to say Nigerian jollof is not the best as Ghanaians, Senegalese, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Nigeria’s Minister of…

5 Unwritten Cultural Rules of The Yorubas

22/08/2017 ♦

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The Yorubas are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are mainly found in the South-Western part of the country. They are popular for two things-education and culture. In this case, we want to focus on the later which is culture. Although almost all ethnic groups in Nigeria…

5 Extremely Useful Social Skills To Know

22/08/2017 ♦

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Social skills are an extremely important set of skills everyone should learn. There are some social skills that are so essential, you absolutely cannot do without them. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 extremely useful social skills to know. Ability to Remain Calm It is harder to…

4 Lifestyle Trends That Make You Happier

18/08/2017 ♦

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Happiness is a choice. No matter how many lifestyle trends are discussed, the choice to be happy remains with you as a person. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 4 lifestyle trends that make you happier. Hygge This is a Scandanavian lifestyle trend that is basically about achieving…

Six Festival Hacks To Spice up Your Experience

17/08/2017 ♦

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There is no doubt that Nigeria has a rich list of festivals which cut across the country. In the North, we have the Durbar festival, in the East, we have the New Yam festival and in the West, we have the Osun-Osogbo festival. Some festivals like the Durbar festival, the…