Mercy Idoko Ifunanya

“Why would anyone leave New York, London, or Toronto to live in Lagos?” That’s what most people ask when they hear about young Nigerians returning home.  Yet, Lagos is seeing …

Nigerian food did not go global because governments planned it. It went global because Nigerians moved abroad and refused to let their taste buds change.  Today, diaspora food brands are …

In the past few years, millions of Nigerians have left the country in search of better jobs and safer lives. Reports show that over 3 million Nigerians migrated abroad between …

Africa is not ready for remote work.” That statement is popular, repeated, and completely wrong. Remote work hubs in Africa are already supporting thousands of global workers, startups, and tech …

Everyone talks about Zanzibar as Africa’s best beach. But is it really better than a hidden gem like Tarkwa Bay in Nigeria?  Many travellers are now skipping crowded, famous beaches …

Let’s be honest. A city does not need tall buildings to look powerful. And tall buildings alone do not make a city great. This is why the Abuja architecture vs. …

Have you ever seen a place that feels like it touches the sky? That is what Idanre Hills in Nigeria and Usambara Mountains in Tanzania feel like. Both are tall, …

For years, Egypt’s Nile cruises have been seen as the gold standard of river tourism in Africa. Tourists from all over the world pay to sail the Nile, enjoy luxury …

Most people think Africa is hot everywhere. That is not true. Some places feel cold, calm, and green all year. Two of the best are in Nigeria and Rwanda. This …

Millions of Brazilians have African roots, but many do not know where those roots began. Brazil received more enslaved Africans than any other country in the world.  A large number …