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How the Nsibidi Script Inspired the Black Panther Movie
Did you know the Black Panther movie franchise took inspiration from the ancient southeastern Nigerian writing script, Nsibidi? This unique writing system, used by the Ekpe secret society, is known for its intricate symbols and meanings. In the Black Panther films, these symbols can be seen intricately placed on the set design. It’s a nod…
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How This Tattoo Artist is Reviving Nsibidi and Uli
Reviving West African Art and Culture Through the Art of Tattooing Meet Emmanuel Uchenna Item, a 28-year-old Austrian-Nigerian tattoo artist who is using his artistic talent to help individuals reconnect with their cultural roots by incorperating traditional West African art and writing systems such as Uli into his designs. Nsibidi is one of the many…
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Exploring West African Cuisine in Tokyo
Can you get Nigerian food in Tokyo? If so, where do you go? Here’s a couple of restaurants in Tokyo where you can find some great Nigerian dishes!
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Nkowa Okwu: A Game Changer for Preserving and Promoting the Igbo Language and Culture
Nkowa Okwu is a ground-breaking app and API which combines an Igbo dictionary and learning platform together.
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Why is the 2023 Nigerian election the most important election Nigeria has ever had?
The 2023 Nigerian election is set to be the most significant in the country’s history for several reasons. While past elections have had similar issues, such as corruption through voter intimidation, vote buying, and false counting, the current circumstances make it different. Due to the recent hardships, more Nigerians are invested in this election than…
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