Monday, February 2

African culture

African Culture

African Culture is rich and very diverse, yet certain aspects unite this vast continent. Keep an eye out for the contents in this category. We designed them for you to learn about the culture, heritage, customs, traditions and folklore. 

Africa also has many ethnic groups and nationalities. These groups have varying qualities, such as language, dishes, greetings, and dances. However, all African peoples share a series of dominant cultural traits which distinguish African Culture from the rest of the world. These values include social, moral, political, economic, and aesthetic values. These contribute to African Culture.

[caption id="attachment_1179" align="alignnone" width="300"]African Cuisine Traditional Eastern Nigerian recipe prepared with Goat meat, spices, seasonings, vegetables and palm oil.[/caption]

Join us as we appreciate the various aspects of the African culture, from the music, fashion, entertainment folklore and traditions.

African Cultures And Art

African arts and crafts include sculpture, weaving, beading, painting, pottery, jewellery, headgear and dress. We proudly represented more of these and more in events, our attires and celebrations.

Clothing

Beyond the African favourites like kente or nwetoma, Laces and Aduke batik, AeetesQ showcase the African fashion designers from the young and upcoming to the seasoned. We also share inspired designs and outfits.

African Music

Some of the most popular music in Africa includes Afro Pop, Samba, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock & Roll, Salsa, and Rap music. Join us as we appreciate the various African artists making waves in the global music scene.

Enjoying Ofada rice with palm oil
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Enjoying Ofada rice with palm oil

Ofada rice refers to locally made rice. Before the Buhari-led administration banned the importation of rice, most Nigerians preferred to enjoy imported rice or, in typical Nigerian words, “foreign rice.”While Nigerian-made rice has slowly earned its place back in the market and in the hearts of Nigerians, Ofada rice continues to soothe hearts and, quite honestly, has never lost the place it has held for centuries.Ofada rice is a traditional local style jollof rice, made with a lineup of local herbs and spices—specifically palm oil and Okpehe (iru). It is more often than not served in banana leaves for that extra local feel. Nigerian jollof rice with goat meat served on a white plate with cutleries. With more than a few rice mills scattered around Nigeria and the fierce competition am...
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How to cook ogbono soup with okra
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How to cook ogbono soup with okra

Ogbono soup with bitterleaf, Ogbono soup with Okra and Ogbono soup with egusi all have their unique flavour profile. If you have tried any of these combos, share your favourite with us in the comment section. If you haven't, read on for the simple ogbono soup recipe!! Why do we combine Ogbono with Okro soup or Okro soup with Ogbono? We combine Ogbono and okra to enhance and complement each other. Not all breeds of okra and ogbono can give us the thickness we want in the typical Nigerian draw soup. Therefore, sometimes we use ogbono to make okro soup thicker. We also use okra to make ogbono soup thicker. Adding ogbono to okra soup makes it thicker. We add okra to Ogbono soup for texture and additional nutrients. Sometimes, we have small crayfish, okra, and ogbono. We combi...
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Ogbono soup benefits, ingredients and step-by-step recipe
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Ogbono soup benefits, ingredients and step-by-step recipe

They use Ogbono for weight loss, high cholesterol, and diabetes, according to WebMD. However, it is essential to note that no solid scientific evidence supports these uses. Ogbono seeds might lower cholesterol because they have high fibre content. The fibre increases the removal of cholesterol from the body. In terms of content, the African mango seed is rich in Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, protein, amino acids, fibre and fat. Taking Ogbono with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Ogbono in English and other scientific names Although the most famous English name for Ogbono is Wild Mango and Dikka, here are twelve other names for Ogbono African MangoAgbonoBread TreeBush MangoDika NutDikanutDikkaDuiker Nut...
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What you should expect in a typical Nigerian kitchen
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What you should expect in a typical Nigerian kitchen

Nigerian cuisine stands out as one of the most distinctive in West Africa and across the globe. When you enter a typical Nigerian kitchen, you can anticipate a rich assortment of ingredients, condiments, and flavors. Whether exploring the food culture in Nigeria, indulging in dishes prepared by Nigerians, or experiencing the culinary delights of Nigerian homes, tourists will surely encounter at least one of these remarkable elements.  We are not referring to the space in a home or restaurant where we make food. We are talking about any kitchen or location where a typical Nigerian is in charge. Some of the most popular dining cultures of Nigerians Depending on how you feel about this, we can also refer to the most common dining habits of the most typical Nigerian foo...
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Top 10 most important things in a relationship
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Top 10 most important things in a relationship

If you ask me what the important things in relationships are, I would probably say love, care, and support. While these are great, other factors will create an atmosphere for all specified perks to thrive. These factors include: Stay Faithful Spend quality time face-to-face with your partner Falling in love vs. staying in love Keep physical intimacy alive Stay connected through communication Conflict Building and having boundaries Have your own identity Be forgiving Acceptance Relationships are the lifeblood of our society. The best relationships also make the perfect foundation for the family. Relationships go beyond the intimate relationship involving love, romance, and intercourse. Although romantic relationships are our focal point, many factor...
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The Ghost, the family, and the child
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The Ghost, the family, and the child

The Ghost, the family, and the child: In a village in Umuahia, Abia State of Nigeria lived a small family of six. The Ebube family was their name. Mr Chibuzo Ebube was a farmer and his wife was a stay-at-home mum who had recently given birth to their fourth child, a girl named Chinyere. Mr Chibuzo was fond of all his children and he loved his wife with all his heart. But his firstborn son, Ikemuefula, held a special place in his heart and mind. In Igbo culture, the firstborn child held a place of pride and prominence in society. Ikemuefula was five years old and was fond of his younger siblings. He.took care of them when Mrs Ada Ebube was not around and had to cook or do some other chores around the mud hut in which they lived. The land around the village of Umudike in Umuahia, A...
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Enjoying Nigerian food and preparing a Nigerian food menu
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Enjoying Nigerian food and preparing a Nigerian food menu

Nigerian food is as spicy, heavy and busting with local’s flavours. Our food is most times heavy because the average Nigerian prefers volume. Apart from nutrition, food is sometimes synonymous with fun and entertainment. We use food to entertain our guests at parties and in our homes.   Top view image of the Nigerian delicacy, seafood okra soup with pounded yam. A typical Nigerian soup is usually paired with swallows like semolina, Eba, wheat and so on, unlike the European soup that makes a complete meal.  Bowl of Pounded Yam served with Egusi - Melon Soup. Nigerian Meal. A typical Nigerian meal, especially soup, requires a few ingredients. While these ingredients are crucial in producing specific flavours, they are not compulsory. Some of these ingredients are o...
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Dating in Nigeria can give us more than sex if we try.
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Dating in Nigeria can give us more than sex if we try.

Dating in Nigeria can be such a minefield that we wonder if you can gain from dating apart from sex. Relationships are sometimes crowded with so many vain and physical expectations. Image by Oladapo Olusola  Our need for physicality is justified; although we obsess about sex, our obsession can rob us all of valuable connections and memories.  Our obsession with physicality dating in Nigeria Although sex is the most dominant, other physical expectations can be how we look when we are with our partners, when we deck up for our partners, when we coordinate outfits and the optics for social media. magnificent marble statue  Although these are important in the bond shared by partners, most people get carried away with superficial things. They also forget th...
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20+ Perfect Gifts for Your Nigerian Husband
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20+ Perfect Gifts for Your Nigerian Husband

Curating gifts for your Nigerian husband this new year must be a priority! As Nigerian women, we have collectively agreed that the men in our lives deserve more than the usual boxers and singlets we often give them. This year's Valentine's gift is the perfect time to show the amazing men in our lives how much we love and appreciate them. It's important for them to feel loved and valued, and to know that their hard work does not go unnoticed.Here are some ideal gift ideas for a Nigerian husband, whether it's for his birthday, Valentine's Day, or any other special occasion. Gift Ideas for a Nigerian Husband Photo by Jonathan Borba on Pexels.com This well-curated list of exciting gifts for Nigerian husbands includes items that are expensive, affordable, and even completely free. ...
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Talk with Toke Makinwa is only one of Toke Makinwa’s boss move in 2021
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Talk with Toke Makinwa is only one of Toke Makinwa’s boss move in 2021

Talk with Toke Makinwa was one of the tremendous career moves for the Nigerian Actor, author, vlogger, TV personality and host, Toke Makinwa. 2021 was filled with big career movies and attractive deals and partnerships. A view of her career and business deals so far. What is Toke Makinwa’s source of income? Toke Makinwa started her career in the media and entertainment sphere in the early 2000s. Besides Talk with Toke Makinwa, her big break was in her talk show was 3LiveChicks. Moments on Ebony life tv hosted with Bolanle Olukanni and Tallulah Doherty was also a big career move. After she progressed from ebony life tv, Toke makinwa made an enviable career for herself in most of Africa. Movies roles To answer some of the most ridiculous questions about her source of inco...
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Birthday gifts for your wife: 2022 guide to splurging on your Nigerian wife
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Birthday gifts for your wife: 2022 guide to splurging on your Nigerian wife

Birthday gifts for your wife: The last two years have been tough on relationships, families, and businesses. As we go back to business as usual, 2022 is the right time to reconnect with family and our loved ones. This is the right time to spice up all that was dulled down during that pandemic. What better way to revive and spice up things than with truckloads of exciting birthday gifts for your wife? Image by Ben Kerckx from Pixabay  There is a saying, "happy wife, happy life". This inspired us to give you exciting ways to keep the woman of the house smiling; by splurging on her and making her wildest dream come through on her special day.Our gift guides, as always, contain a range of items that could either break the bank or cost absolutely nothing. Either way, w...
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Bitterleaf soup and 5 other health benefits and ways to use bitter leaf.
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Bitterleaf soup and 5 other health benefits and ways to use bitter leaf.

Bitterleaf soup is a staple in Nigerian homes, not only for its delicious taste but also because it pairs well with several swallows, specifically pounded yam and semolina. It is used for its health benefits and medicinal capabilities. How to wash the bitter leaf Bitter leaf has a bitter taste. Washing bitter leaf helps reduce the bitterness of bitterleaf, leaving just enough bitter taste and a more balanced flavour palette in any dish. Although in other cases, we take the juice extracted from washing bitter for its medical capabilities, for example, managing diabetes. This first step in scrubbing bitter leave is rinsing in water to remove dust and dirt from the leaves. We can wash bitter leaf in several ways using mainly salt and water. If you need to wash bitterleaf for soup,...
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15 Thoughtful First visit gifts for Nigerian father-in-law
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15 Thoughtful First visit gifts for Nigerian father-in-law

Gifts for Nigerian father-in-law: If you are visiting your father-in-law or a gift to let your father-in-law know you have him in mind, she are a few cheap, thoughtful, and excellent gifts for Nigerian father-in-law. Reasons to get gifts for your Nigerian father-in-law. Reasons to buy a gift for your father-in-law include Father’s day, holidays and festivities, and appreciation. Some ideal gifts for a Nigerian father-in-law can be regular items like food and drinks, self-care items landed properties, and some gestures. Image by Sri Harsha Gera from Pixabay  Most Nigerian father-in-law may not ask for too much to expect that the son-in-law takes good care of their daughters and their daughters-in-law take care of their son. 15 gifts for Nigerian father-in-...
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