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Despite the depth and importance of our ancestry, African deities are sadly, still viewed through post colonial lenses as primitive and satanic. It’s however uncanny to note that Yoruba deities especially are even more appreciated overseas than right here at home.
Case in point, Beyonce’s repeated reference to Sun through out her visual album, Lemonade.
Be that as it may, Nigerians familiar with the superhero comic universe can relate Marvel’s Thor to Sango, the badass Yoruba got of thunder.
Sango would have taken Thor’s place in the avengers. But it’s not today visa started being a problem.
How Nigerians have been DC and marvel to include Yoruba Orishas into their comic universes.
Doing it for the culture, in 2016, talented Brazilian artist, Hugo Canuto, reimagined The Avengers as Yoruba gods, The Orixas, and his depiction is absolute perfection!
And Antman is none other than Ossain (Osanyin), the god of the the forest and healing.
He created this spin-off titled, ‘Tales of Orun Aiye’ mixing Portuguese and English throughout, to celebrate African culture and its influence on his Brazilian roots and religion.
After setting up a crowdfunding campaign, Hugo plans to use the proceeds to publish at least 2 comic books this year.
We hope to see more of this brilliant work, especially African artists real soon!
When Brazilian photographer, Vinicius Terra Nova, decided to do a photo series he named, ‘Flores Raras’ (translated as Rare Flowers) with these three sisters, magic was the only expected result.
The twins, Lara and Mara who have albinism slayed this shoot with their elder sister, Sheila.
It’s hard to get over how beautiful they look.
Look at how the twin’s creamy skins glow beautifully against Sheila’s popping dark skin.
They’re giving serious hair goals.
Se them serving artsy vibes in this upside-down shot.
To view more amazing pictures from this shoot, check out Vinicius’ website here.
Featured image credit: Vinicius Terranova
In the football world, the name of Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimiento, who was named after inventor, Thomas Edison, will never cease to be mentioned. Almost 60 years after making his first appearance in Nigeria during the famous ceasefire of the Nigerian civil war, Pele will be in Nigeria for a series of football events, happening in Lagos later in 2016. Although he was earlier scheduled to visit Nigeria on August 11, his trip was postponed due to reports of his ill health on August 5.
To celebrate the arrival of this legend, here are 13 iconic pictures of the amazing Pele:
1. When he was just a little boy.
2. When he shed tears of joy after winning the first World Cup for Brazil in 1958.
3. When he became the youngest winner of a World Cup at 17.
4. During his first visit to Nigeria during the civil war.
5. That time his team carried him up high after Brazil won the World Cup yet again in 1970.
6. Pele sharing a hug with the incredible Mohammed Ali in 1977.
7. This picture was taken at the famous football match he played during the civil war in Nigeria.
8. When he delivered the most effortless bicycle kick we’ve ever seen in 1968.
9. This picture of two of the greatest Brazilian footballers ever.
10. He was basically chilling with his medals like a bad guy.
11. That time his team mates celebrated his 1000-goal count in 1969.
12. When he had to leave the pitch after getting injured during a match against Portugal in 1966.
13. This adorable picture of him playing football with children on the beach.
We wish him a speedy recovery so he can come and visit us soon!
But this feat didn’t come easy for Chierika Ukogu, who had to put off medical school for 2 years just to make her dream of representing Nigeria at the Olympics possible.
Despite not receiving any financial help from the Nigerian government, this Stanford University graduate funded her training and travel expenses through her full-time job and T-shirt sales.
However, with the Olympics drawing nearer, the need to train harder drove Chiereka to raise more funds via her GoFundMe page.
Although she was born and raised by Nigeria parents in the U.S, Chiereka is thrilled to be the first Nigerian athlete to row at the Olympics
What motivates her isn’t just her personal goal to be a great athlete, but also the need to promote sports in Africa and also inspire young people in Nigeria and the U.S.
We’re so proud of Chiereka! We wish her all the best and hope she brings all the gold home.
She’s dreamed of being the Globeleza carnival queen since was six-years-old. Globeleza is a carnival organised by the biggest TV station in the country. So, Justino jumped at the chance to apply when it was time to pick a new queen.
The actress and dancer wowed the judges with her beautiful personality and Samba skills, taking home the coveted title.
But things quickly turned sour for her.
Justino received backlash from fellow Brazilians who deemed her too dark and therefore didn’t deserve the title. She was called everything from a monkey to a darkie. Even worse, many Black Brazilians also thought the same thing.
Then one day, without notice, she received a call…
You’re not going to be Globeleza anymore. Thanks for your participation.
Then, Globo announced Erika Moura, as the new queen without even taking a public vote.
The Brazilian carnival queen deemed ‘too black’Nayara Justino thought her dreams had come true when she was selected as the Globeleza carnival queen in 2013. But some in Brazil regarded her complexion to be too dark to be an acceptable queen
Posted by The Guardian on Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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