Culture is ever-evolving, shifting, adapting, and crossing borders. But when does cultural exchange become cultural appropriation?
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.
Why we dress alike: The cultural code behind Nigeria’s matching outfits (Aso Ebi)
In Nigeria, clothing is never just clothing. It’s language, allegiance, aspiration, and ancestry stitched into seams. At the heart of this sartorial symbolism is aso ebi: matching outfits worn by guests at weddings, funerals, and celebrations.
Buibui or Kanga in a Western context affect one’s self-perception and the gaze of others?
In the heart of Nairobi or on the stone streets of Zanzibar, a woman in a buibui glides past with the quiet confidence of someone who belongs.
Mojisola Kareem call’s black women to dream
“Life is not fair—and it’s what you make of it that matters most.”
Mojisola Elufowoju says it calmly, like someone who’s lived it enough times to believe it.