African Cultural Hub

  “Africa's Emergence Will depend on an understanding of Africa's Cultural Norms and Values”  – Professor  Paul Nchoji Nkwi   Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi is a leading African Anthropologist and considered as the Foundation Stone in the study of Anthropology as a subject in the University of Yaounde in Cameroon. Professor Paul Nchoji Nkwi  When this interview was carried out, he was a professor of Anthropology at the Catholic University of Cameroon, CATUC in Bamenda, Cameroon. What stands out in this interview among other things is the emphatic statement that “Africa’s Emergence Will depend on an understanding of Africa’s Cultural Values and Norms.” He was interviewed by Ekongang Nzante Francis and this interview was first published in Les Gens Du Cameroun. ……………… The professor begins by narrating the story of his humble beginnings which is characteristic of most African iconic intellectuals. He doesn’t stop there but moves on to prescribe th...

African Religious Beliefs Oshun (Osun) The Yoruba deity Oshun, is an orisha (deity) of the Yoruba people of South Western Nigeria. Oshun is commonly called the river goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality. She is considered one of the most powerful of all goddesses, and, like other orishas or goddesses possesses human attributes such as vanity, jealousy, and as such can also get angry. In most Yoruba stories, Oshun is generally presented as the protector, saviour, or care provider. Oshun has also been portrayed as the maintainer of spiritual balance and as a motherly figure. In Yoruba Mythology, Oshun is highlighted as an important figure in the creation of human beings. The Story of Creation among the Yorubas  which they believe to be true states that the gods were sent by Olodumare , who is considered to be the Supreme God, to populate the Earth. Oshun was one of the original 17 gods sent to E...