“For years, I downplayed my Ghanaian identity to fit in. Now, it’s the reason thousands laugh, and feel seen online.” – Joanita.
Franca Temenu
Hi ! I'm Franca I joined Heritage Magazine because culture is a big part of who I am — especially celebrating women from all backgrounds.
Growing up in West Africa and now living in the UK, I’ve seen how powerful it is when our stories travel across borders. Being part of this platform lets me uplift voices like mine and connect with incredible women.
P.S. My favourite cultural shock in the UK? 😄 People casually call their elders by first names.
The cultural significance of ear stretching in Kenyan traditions
You’ve probably seen the images, striking portraits of African elders adorned with vivid jewellery cascading from long, stretched earlobes. These visuals are often admired, exoticised, or misunderstood in the West.
How my multicultural background shaped the person I am today
Twenty-eight-year-old Naomi Lufungula says that growing up, living across different multicultural countries, and adapting to various cultures has taught her countless lessons. But above all, it has made her resilient and helped her find her voice and place in the...
Let me take you into the heart of Ukrainian cultural food
Let me take you into the heart of Ukrainian cultural food.
The cultural significance of geta: Japan’s iconic wooden sandals
Traditional Japanese sandals known as geta are instantly recognisable by their elevated wooden soles and thong-style straps.
What makes Moroccan black soap (Beldi) unique?
The beauty and wellness industry is oversaturated with sleek bottles and sweet-smelling scrubs many packed with synthetic chemicals and artificial fragrances.
Cross-Cultural Romance: Loving Outside My Culture
When Imane Bourouis, a 32-year-old Moroccan woman, married her Nigerian husband in the UK, she embarked on a profound journey of adaptation, readjustment, and re-learning, navigating an entirely new cultural landscape.
Zimbabwean Mother Teaches Cultural Legacy to Her Daughter
A Zimbabwean mother’s mission to pass her culture on to her daughter.
Beyond the juice cleanse: The cultural rituals of detox
Wellness has become the currency of our time, and with it, detox products have flooded the market. From fizzy apple cider vinegar shots to pastel-hued teas promising a “flat tummy,” we’re sold quick fixes for everything from bloating and fatigue to bad skin and low self-worth.
Does your approach to fitness reflect your culture?
From the viral ’75 Hard Challenge’ to ‘Wall Pilates Challenge,’ fitness and exercise are increasingly seen as “universal expectations” But do our cultural backgrounds and societal ideals of beauty subtly influence how we approach exercise and view our own bodies?