Fonio is the African supergrain that will change the way you think about food. This grain, in size a mix between quinoa and couscous, not only stands out in taste, it also has several amazing health and nutrition benefits. Want to find out how such small grains can pack so much punch? Read on! Grown mostly in parts of West Africa, Fonio has been around for...

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Sitting in the Indian Ocean at about 2,000 kilometres off the southeast coast of Africa, Mauritius, officially known as The Republic of Mauritius, is made up of islands: Mauritius, Rodrigues, and the Outer Islands. The famous writer, Mark Twain, compared Mauritius to heaven – he said that heaven may have been modelled after Mauritius...

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One can always tell when a Yoruba wedding is about to happen in the neighbourhood; the atmosphere crackles with excitement, neighbours' voices get a little louder, sometimes canopies spring up in the middle of the road..

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Nigerians love to celebrate. They take every opportunity to break out drinks and Jollof and dance till their feet hurt, but Christmas celebrations take the cake. Here are six of those traditions that are sure to tickle you...

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