When I think of Garri and groundnut, what comes to mind is how perceptions evolve with time. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, “soaking Garri” was often associated with tough times, especially among students. Today, it […]
Netflix’s hit show The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On returned with its third season, delivering unexpected surprises and dramatic turns over its 10-episode run. Curious to know which couples are still going strong? Here’s the […]
Egusi is most famous for its use in Egusi Soup, a traditional soup native to the Igbo people of South East Nigeria. It is one of the most easily identifiable seeds for cooking in the country […]
You won’t understand the importance of a perfectly peeled black-eyed beans until you want to make Nigerian Moi Moi and Akara. This guide will walk you through a step-by-step process on how to peel black-eyed […]
Title: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesAuthor: Suzanne CollinsPublisher: Scholastic PressGenre: Dystopian Fiction, Young AdultYear of Publication: 2020Date of Publication: May 19, 2020Pages: 528ISBN-10: 1338635174ISBN-13: 978-1338635171 Summary The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a […]
Movie Title: Pride and PrejudiceDirector(s): Joe WrightGenre: Romantic DramaYear of Release: 2005Date of Release: November 11, 2005Length of Movie: 127 minutesCountry: United KingdomSoundtracks: “Dawn” by Dario Marianelli, “Liz on Top of the World” by Dario […]
Ogbono is a key ingredient in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria. It is usually ground into a powder and used primarily to prepare Ogbono Soup. This soup is loved for its thick, slimy texture and […]
I should probably put a warning that if you can’t handle the heat, then this soup may not be for you. With that out of the way, let’s talk about pepper soup! Pepper soups are […]
Title: Crazy Rich AsiansAuthor: Kevin KwanPublisher: Vintage, Reprint editionGenre: Contemporary FictionYear of Publication: 2014Date of Publication: May 20, 2014Pages: 544ISBN-10: 0345803787ISBN-13: 978-0345803788 Summary Crazy Rich Asians follows Rachel Chu, a New York University professor, as she accompanies her […]
Bonnet Springs Park is a breathtaking park in Lakeland, Florida. The park spans 168 acres of land and used to be a rail yard. Today, it is a favorite destination for locals and visitors. It […]
Currently showing on Prime Video is the movie Christmas in Lagos. The movie is directed by Jade Osiberu. The Premise The movie primarily centers around the lives of three women—Gbemi, her daughter Fiyin, and Ivie, […]
Today, the spices I will be reviewing is the Calabash nutmeg. When I make Nigerian Pepper Soup, this spices is one of the ingredients I include. What is Calabash Nutmeg? Calabash nutmeg is the seed […]
Title: WeatherAuthor: Jenny OffillPublisher: KnopfGenre: Fiction, Literary FictionYear of Publication: 2020Date of Publication: February 11, 2020Pages: 224ISBN-10: 0385351100ISBN-13: 978-0385351102 Summary Weather follows Lizzie Benson, a librarian in Brooklyn, as she navigates the complexities of modern […]
Title: Project Hail MaryAuthor: Andy WeirPublisher: Ballantine BooksGenre: Science FictionYear of Publication: 2021Date of Publication: May 4, 2021Pages: 496ISBN-10: 0593135202ISBN-13: 978-0593135204 Summary Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut on a mission to […]
Yanghanyanghan is a spice native to West Africa, particularly Nigeria. This shiny, dark purple-brown ribbed pod is used in traditional cooking and medicine. Known by other names like prekese or aidan fruit in various regions, […]
Title: Utopia AvenueAuthor: David MitchellPublisher: Random HouseGenre: Fiction, Historical FictionYear of Publication: 2020Date of Publication: July 14, 2020Pages: 576ISBN-10: 0812997433ISBN-13: 978-0812997439 Summary Utopia Avenue follows the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s British band […]
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