Nigeria has been debating the introduction of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in schools to enable a better understanding of the so-called difficult fields. Stakeholders have lamented at various conferences that it is not possible due to lack of adequate science teachers who can speakContinue reading “Success Story: Female maths genius teaches subject in Nigerian pidgin and Igbo language”
Author Archives: Ismail Akwei
The good, the bad and the ugly statues of famous people in Africa
Statues and sculptures have been erected all over the world to either honor individuals or make an artistic statement to the public. In every country, you can find statues and sculptures in public spaces and in private spots. Some are nationalized and protected by the laws of the state. Almost every state in the U.S.Continue reading “The good, the bad and the ugly statues of famous people in Africa”
Fear grips South African village after dead pregnant woman ‘gives birth’ in coffin
A South African village in the Eastern Cape was gripped by fear after a deceased pregnant woman gave birth to her lifeless baby in a coffin, ten days after her death. The 33-year-old deceased mother of five went through a rare occurrence termed “Coffin Birth” or postmortem fetal extrusion which is the expulsion of a fetus throughContinue reading “Fear grips South African village after dead pregnant woman ‘gives birth’ in coffin”
WATCH: Intriguing “doll test” experiment showing effects of racism on black Italian children
Racism has lived on from generation to generation and it doesn’t look like it’s getting any better despite the level of awareness created through education and the level of achievements by black people who are the most prejudiced. In the 1940s, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark created an experiment known as “the doll test” to studyContinue reading “WATCH: Intriguing “doll test” experiment showing effects of racism on black Italian children”
Here’s what proud African-born NBA executive Masai Ujiri said about his ‘shithole’
Nigerian-born president of Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri has condemned President Donald Trump for his “shithole countries” comment that denigrates African countries and other countries of color. While expressing his displeasure, 47-year-old Ujiri – who grew up in Nigeria before moving to the United States – displayed pride in his country of birth. Below is what the first African-bornContinue reading “Here’s what proud African-born NBA executive Masai Ujiri said about his ‘shithole’”
Ismail Akwei 