History of Iganna Town, Oyo State, Nigeria, West Africa
The Sabiganna of Iganna origin is traceable to Adebiyi, one of the grandsons of Oduduwa known as Onisabe. After the demise of Adebiyi – the Onisabe of Sabe, it was the wish of the people that his son called Gandi Sabi Safa to ascend the throne of Onisabe but the kingmakers had the contrary view because he was not the heir of the Onisabe and they insisted that the first son of the Oba should succeed his father on the throne. Consequently, Sabi Gandi…
The New Generation GapThere’s a major misunderstanding between the Millennial generation and the older generations. The Mills don’t want to listen to the older generations because we are 1) so cynical and 2) we are constantly communicating that America is doomed.
The New Age Of AquariusThere are signs that we are at the beginning of the astrological Age of Aquarius. An astrological age that the Earth undergoes is about 2150 years. This is how long it takes for the Earth to gyrate towards one Zodiac region in the sky. The ages are said by some astrologers to affect mankind and correlate to cultural changes and the rise and fall of civilizations. So what does the Age of Aquarius mean to us?
Cultural Imperialism and IcelandBecause of my Icelandic heritage, I consider the importance of maintaining our Icelandic historical traditions vital to the community. With the rapid globalization of mass media how does a nation maintain cultural sovereignty?
Multiculturalism in AmericaMulticulturalism is nothing but multiple cultures living in the same society in an organized manner. People from different countries, ethnicity, traditions and backgrounds live and work together. This amazing feature is an important part of American society.
The Evolution Revolution: The Importance of Self-ObservationSpiritual practice (without the self-observation that facilitates the dissolution of the false identity) only serves to intensify this phenomenon, as the mind, believing it ‘knows’ something, now shows up as spiritual ego — a much more insidious creature. One has convinced oneself that one is now a ‘spiritual’ being — and while there might be the intellectual understanding of something greater, and the ability to talk the talk, the walk is often lacking, as the false self-identification is still running the show.
The Egwu-Udo (The Masquerade) And The Ouwuo Dance In NigeriaEgwu-Udo is a masquerade that appears during the Oghu festival which took place annually in a town called Umuaka, in Imo State of Nigeiria. The Oghu is a cultural celebration which features home coming, best cultural acts of villages in Umuaka and social entertainment.
Connectedness And A New Change In Our SocietyThis is a good and positive change for humanity, where social cohesion, humanitarianism, and what is overall good for mankind and the planet is becoming more important than materialism and immediate financial gain. Thomas Power says that we are appreciating that being liked and trusted is important to our own survival and that we are appreciating the results of working to gain the trust of others.
Devi Cult In IndiaHindus are either Shaivites or Vaishnavites. Of course, now we worship all, including Budha and Guru Nanak. It would appear that Devi worship was prevalent throughout India, from a much earlier period, involving animal and baby sacrifice, which made Budha preach Ahimsa or nonviolence as a creed.
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The Evolution Revolution On LoveLove: the subject of countless songs, stories, films and poems; the object of relentless desire; the basis of continual heartache. Love is the reason we pursue the innumerable false gods of our time — the gods that have hitchhiked in on the coattails of ‘civilization.’
Is Being Gay a Sin?Saudi Arabia banned gays recently. I honestly didn’t know the reason behind this, so I asked my acquaintances. They said it’s because of the country’s religion and culture.
