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By Vayunamu Bawa Nigeria is one of the most underrated places on this planet – yes it’s true. It’s has the largest population in Africa and many various ways of life. This list contains just few reasons why you should ...

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By Chinelo Ude I often have the talk with my brother about marriage and who Mama and Papa feel we must marry. For a girl with Igbo heritage, this is a perpetual poignant question. My brother scorned at the expectations. ...

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“This is my best ride… No, no it’s not. My best Jangalova is in Shoprite. Mommy says she will take me there on my birthday”   Lexicon Analysis:  “Jangalova” is a corruption of a nursery rhyme ‘Dangle Over’. It transcribes ...

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“♬Onye g’agba egwu? Eeyaa I g’abga egwu. O bu ifele n’eme gi…♬”   Lexicon Analysis:  “Onye g’agba egwu? Eeyaa I g’abga egwu. O bu ifele n’eme gi…” is a song which translates to “Who is going to dance? Are you ...

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“The song you just heard was taught to us as little girls. Our grandparents say their grandparents taught them too. We are teaching our children as well. “We look after each other like sisters. N’agbanyeghi nsogbu obula anyi n’enwe, this ...

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“They should not be treating us this way. Is it because we are older? “We have been waiting all day. Ike agwugo’m”   Lexicon Analysis: “Ike agwugo’m” translates to “I am exhausted”. It is transcribed from Igbo- a major African ...

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“I just released a song called ‘Ogene’ with one of our greatest artistes- Flavor. It’s going to be a big hit”   Lexicon Analysis:  Ogene is a style of music unique to the Igbo tribe. It takes its name from the ogene instrument ...

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“Everything you see is hand-made. I make most of it and buy a few. The beads, the wallets, the necklace are all good quality. Sometimes I wish I had a shop. Maybe I can afford it. I don’t know. I ...

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“What do you want to be when you are done with school?” “Soldiers”  “Why do you want to be soldiers?” “Maka ndi Boko Haram. We want to destroy all of them and make Nigeria the Giant of Africa”   Lexicon ...

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“I got the new ‘Ghetto University’ album by Runtown​ “It’s just 90 bucks (45 cents). But my brother, I no go lie; all this new technology is making business harder. People prefer other forms like their phones. But thank God, I ...

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