Category: Stories

By Nathan Kiwere The current phenomenon of trans-Mediterranean migration, characterized by the perilous journeys of thousands of Africans into Europe, has taken a great deal of interest from the global community in the last decades. While talking of this mass exodus, much discussion is concentrated on contemporary economic, political, and social crises, but attention needs…

By Nathan Kiwere The interplay of ethnicity and nationalism remains one of the hallmarks of most African societies. While nationalism aims to unite people into a shared identity and collective purpose within the framework of a nation-state, ethnicity generally demands greater depth in terms of emotional and cultural allegiance and hence shapes their worldviews and…

By Nathan Kiwere The term “cultural genocide” often brings to one’s mind a scene of violence and destruction, but that is not just the eradication of peoples. Cultural genocide systematically obliterates languages, customs, spiritual beliefs, and social structures that define societies. The history of colonial rule and the continued impact from globalization in Africa have…

Africa’s rich cultural tapestry is steeped in traditional values that have evolved over centuries, often emphasizing community, familial cohesion, and a collective moral framework. However, the past century has seen increasing interactions with Western social liberalism—a worldview that often advocates for individualism, liberal democracy, and the prioritization of personal rights over communal norms. This ideological…

By Nathan Kiwere For instance, it summarizes everything related to the mentality, values, beliefs, and ideals of the people, which is important for the molding of political, economic, and social institutions. In the African context, where so many countries are still burdened with post-colonial legacies, poverty, corruption, and underdevelopment, such a profound change in national…

By Nathan Kiwere The statement by Arthur Schopenhauer that “no man can see over his own height” speaks to the limitations in human perception and understanding. What this statement means is that we are restricted by our own intellectual and emotional capacity, which inhibits our complete appreciation for qualities in others that we do not…