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Africa, Intangible Heritage, Public Spaces

Area 3 in Lilongwe, Malawi

July 20, 2018July 14, 2018

Malawi is a country rich in cultural diversity and one way in which this is showcased is through curios that are sold in many cities …

Africa, Archaeology, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Benin Moat

July 5, 2018June 28, 2018

The Benin moat, traditionally called ‘Iya’ is one of the largest man-made earthworks in the world. The Benin moat was actually used as fortification for …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The New Calabar River

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

The great Mahatma Gandhi once said that the culture of every Nation on Earth resides in the Heart and soul of its people. These served …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Kaa waterfall in Babalonma

June 26, 2018June 19, 2018

Babanloma is an ancient city is the present day Ifelodun Local Government Area of the Kwara State. It is located 75 km from Ilorin, the …

Africa, Nature

The significance of the Baobab Tree in Malawi

June 21, 2018June 19, 2018

The baobab tree is multifaceted in the use it finds in African culture. The Malawian government has made efforts to ensure its preservation, and make …

Africa, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Egyptian Gardens in comparison with Colonial Gardens and the Post Independence Gardens of Pakistan

June 14, 2018June 10, 2018

Description of Egyptian Gardens A comparison of Egyptian Gardens with Colonial Gardens and Post Independence Gardens in Pakistan is pretty much necessary to trace the …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Kainji Lake National Park

June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

One of the largest parks in Nigeria is Kainji Lake National park. The merging of Zugurma games reserves and Borgu led to the creation of …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

An overview of the Afro-beat movement of the 60’s

June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Just like every other cultural trait, Afro-beat is vast and varied and between one region and another in the continent. However, the foundation and origin …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Eyo Festival of Lagos

May 28, 2018May 27, 2018

The Eyo festival, also known as The Adimu Orisa play, is a unique cultural festival staged in Lagos state, a South-Western state of Nigeria. The …