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Africa, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Bitter Leaf Soup and Pounded Yam

April 11, 2018April 10, 2018

Bitter leaf soup is a proud Nigerian delicacy to behold. Bitter leaf soup is delicious, nutritious and medicinal.This soup is native to the ‘Igbos’ of …

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, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

The National Museum Port Harcourt

February 23, 2018February 18, 2018

National museum Port Harcourt is an ethnographic museum. It commenced operation in 1973, but moved to the current location in 1986 due to the quest …

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, 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 …

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

The Eastern Rail Track in Port Harcourt

February 2, 2018January 31, 2018

During the British colonial era, train services were regular and one of the best means of transportation in Nigeria. The rehabilitated Eastern Rail Track is …

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

The Hausa way of life

January 25, 2018January 31, 2018

The Hausa community of Nigeria is the largest ethnic group inhabiting the country. They are a culturally homogeneous group, and speak the Hausa language. Daura …