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Africa, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Bol�; a rich African road side delicacy

April 7, 2018April 5, 2018

Food is an integral part of any culture. It forms an indelible part of our origin and experience. ‘Bol�’ is a road side delicacy, highly …

Africa, Food Heritage

Showcasing Port Harcourt through food

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

Port-Harcourt is the capital of Rivers-State and is widely known as the Garden City of Nigeria. Famous as an oil producing city of the Niger …

Africa, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

A recipe for Efik Vegetable Soup

March 28, 2018April 16, 2018

Food is an important component that lends to life, and over time, it has positioned itself into the mainframe of culture. Every culture has its …

Africa, Capturing Culture, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage Tales, museum heritage

Sardauna of Sokoto

March 12, 2018March 8, 2018

Ahmadu Bello was born in June 1909 in the Sokoto Province of Rabah in the then Northern Protectorate (now part of Nigeria). He was the …

Africa, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

The Benin City National Museum

February 25, 2018February 21, 2018

The Benin City National Museum is situated on King’s Square.The museum boasts of a notable number of historic and cultural artifacts like bronze figures,cast iron …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

Museum visit: Brooklyn Tourist Centre, Nigeria

February 17, 2018February 18, 2018

Museums are a reminder of our historical past. Museums are one of our greatest heritage assets, and helps us relive and understand the historical events …

Africa, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

The National War Museum, Umuahia

February 14, 2018February 13, 2018

The National War Museum in Umuahia brings to life Nigeria�s most tragic years. The war was a watershed in the history of Nigeria as a …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018

The Atlantic Ocean as a Nigerian trade route

February 6, 2018January 31, 2018

Atlantic trade has been of immense importance in Nigeria since time immemorial. The Atlantic Ocean has served as a route for the evacuation and importation …

Africa, Capturing Culture, Cultural Routes, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

A dip in the Miniku River

February 5, 2018January 31, 2018

Nature and the feeling of zen are sure interlinked. My visit to a fresh water river known as Miniku River, located in Omuihuechi Community (one …