The article explores how a generation of young Kenyans is questioning traditional church structures without necessarily abandoning faith. It examines transactional prosperity theology, patriarchal and colonial influences, and the role of institutional worship, arguing that many millennials are moving toward a more personal, independent spirituality.
This article reflects on the journey of a Sudanese refugee woman in Egypt, exploring displacement, work, identity, hardship, and resilience. It highlights how Sudanese identity becomes a source of strength, connection, and hope despite the challenges of exile.
What is a Kikuyu ruracio? Maryann Muchugia shares a personal account of her traditional Kenyan dowry ceremony, exploring the customs, negotiations, clothing, music, food and family traditions that brought her Kikuyu and Giriama cultures together.
This article explores how colonialism, globalization, and contemporary beliefs have contributed to the erosion of African cultures and reinforced cultural self-erasure. Drawing on a personal experience in Uganda, the article traces the loss of traditional practices and knowledge, distinguishes between cultural evolution and cultural erasure, and calls for renewed confidence in cultural heritage by integrating inherited knowledge with modern innovation to build a more independent and sustainable future.
This article explores Sudanese jabana as more than a beverage, highlighting its role in preserving cultural identity, hospitality, social connection, and collective memory. It examines how coffee rituals continue to connect Sudanese people across celebrations, spiritual gatherings, conflict, displacement, and the diaspora, making jabana a symbol of resilience and belonging.