By Maureen Murimi-Dan Karami My first introduction to West African food was through plantain. My husband, who has a seemingly unhealthy appetite for plantain, introduced me to the delicacy several years ago. However, it is not until I went to Mama Ashanti, a lovely Nigerian restaurant that sits in the suburbs of Lavington, Nairobi, that […]
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By Sandra Idossou Africa is beautiful, and each time I visit places, I wish Africans knew how blessed they were, so many hidden jewels that need to be discovered by all. One of such places is Ganvié, a beautiful historical lake city where life on water is as vibrant as on dry land. Take time to
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By Maureen Murimi “Bonjour Madame. Bienvenue à Cotonou. Qu’est ce qui vous amène?” These are the first words that welcome me to Cotonou, Bénin, a small country located in the francophone part of West Africa. “Je suis désolé. Je ne parle pas français,” I respond. This is the only line I had memorized to get me
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