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  So, what does the African man represent? Kenyan poet and fashion designer, Mimiri The African man (generic term for male and female) isn’t just designed to hustle and bustle and wish upon the stars to align for them through God. The African person isn’t created to endure the turmoil of life, seeking meaning via onerous jobs, duties that crack their back and annihilate their mental and emotional well-being. The African person is created to lead and propel into prominence, create a legacy that would define generations, and inspire a burgeoning coterie of people from different creeds, classes, races, and religions. Being an African isn’t a limitation; it’s a responsibility. Being black isn’t a curse, it’s a propeller to accentuate one’s essence through constant carving and stretching; black isn’t strength, black is power, black is beyond the shallow comprehension of modesty. The African man is designed to be braggadocious, to lead and live, to explore and exploit on God’s beautifu...

  On Saturday, May 24, I was at the 34 th Independence Day of Eritrea.  It was a great way to spend the weekend. I learnt about the beautiful culture and history of Eritreans, ate some of the finest meals, and listened to the enthralling sound of Eritrean music. It was a place to be, capturing images and documenting the event, I had to be involved to experience a beautiful culture and tradition that isn’t similar to the aesthetics of my home country, Nigeria. Within several hours of observing and enjoying the event that unravelled before me, I learnt numerous things about Eritrea, and I will be sharing them in this article. I would be talking about the music, food, flag, and the adorable people of Eritrea. The Eritrean flag As I emerged upon the scene, I received a warm welcome from the host, Nebi Zerai, who was happy to receive me. Afterwards, I was introduced to several dignitaries at the event, and I was genuinely fascinated to be here; it was home to me. For a minute...

  On Saturday, May 24, Eritreans across the globe celebrated the nation’s Independence Day. The country officially turned 34. In this article, we will explain the history and culture of Eritreans.  The history of Eritrea is quite interesting, and it would be properly explained via our platform. Happy Independence Day, Eritrea A Brief History of Eritrea Waving the Eritrean flag Prehistoric Era: Evidence of human habitation in Eritrea dates back over 1 million years. Early inhabitants were part of the Cushitic-speaking peoples. Kingdom of D’mt (c. 8th–5th century BCE): One of the first known political entities in the region, possibly centered in modern-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. Aksumite Empire (c. 100–940 CE): Eritrea was an integral part of this powerful empire, which was known for its trade across the Red Sea and conversion to Christianity in the 4th century. Medieval Period: After the decline of Aksum, the region saw the rise of local Muslim and Chris...

  The fifth day of the ongoing Africa Week event featured the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, HE Mr Mohamed Achgalou, who delivered key points as to how South-South cooperation is a strategic pillar of the Kingdom of Morocco’s Foreign Policy. The session also featured other panelists, Ms. Tiina Kukkamaa-Bah , Head of Sub-Saharan Africa Programme at CMI (Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation), and  Dr. Thomas Babila Sama , University of Helsinki. Dr. Josephine Atanga served as the moderator. In this article, we will be reviewing major talking points from the discussion that took place on Friday, May 23, specifically from the Ambassador’s perspective. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco,  HE Mr Mohamed Achgalou speaking Speaking during the session, the ambassador said, “ We (Morocco) are open to cooperation and trade with every country, national and international relationship are built on mutual interest. Be pragmatic in the approach of building values and understa...

  On the fourth day of the ongoing African week program organized by the Africans and African European Association (AFAES), the speakers specifically spoke about the misrepresentation and under representation of Africans in Finland, further, they addressed the various types of racism and shared ideas on how Africans and other immigrants can integrate into the country’s system without much hassle. The session was spearheaded by Ethiopian journalist Seblewongel Tariku, and it involved various practitioners from across Africa. The names of the panelists are as follows: visual artist and community expert Abolore Sobayo , social psychologist Eva Udeh , lecturer and researcher Dr. Christal Oghogho Spel , Diversity Expert Dora Puhakka , Doctoral researcher and foremost storyteller Osita Ifezue , multicultural expert Refka Elech , health practitioner Josefine Atanga, and social worker Innocent Kazembe .  Integration of Africans Into the Finnish System The speakers at the event w...

  The Nigerian film industry and filmmakers from Finland are preparing for a massive collaborative program soon. At the African movie day event that took place at the Cinema Orion in Eerinkinkatu, Helsinki, on Wednesday, Nigerian moviemaker and thespian, Chris Iheuwa , alongside Deutsche Welle journalist, Lolade Adewuyi , explained how the Nigerian movie industry has transitioned over the years and how they can attain further prominence on the global stage. In this article, we will discuss some of the major points from their conversation at the Africa Movie Day event. One of the objectives of the African Week event is to continually establish a professional relationship between the host, Finland, and the burgeoning Nigerian community in the Scandinavian nation. Africa Movie Day As stated during the program, the entertainment industry via Nollywood has been recognized as one of the most essential approaches to help achieve that objective. The Evolution of Nollywood Inside th...