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In the lead-up to African Union Day on May 25, I had been harassing my African friends with informal surveys about what it means, for them, to be an African. I exchanged long audio-recording sessions … read more

Years ago, while working overseas, I kept a personal blog to journal about my novel experiences. In one post, I confessed to feeling uncertain in my new job and that I had expressed this to my boss. I … read more

The Africa Goodnest platform introducing made-in-Africa brands to the world was borne during the global pandemic. Ironically, even as the world separated to observe social distancing, it also brought … read more

Africa the country; the ubiquitous, monolithic realm of color, rhythm and spicy sauces that seems to unite us as Africans across geographical boundaries. This Africa is sliding its way into internatio … read more

Several years ago while visiting Ghana, I stood under the mango tree in my parent's front yard making myself all sorts of promises. Under witness of an open sky and perennially lush tree, I vowed that … read more