Growing in Africa is wonderful thing, next to nature and basics. I noticed very little  difference from one corner of Africa to the other. Due to  modern technology and globalization, we started losing some of our principles and values, but in some parts of Africa still they do exists in full swing. I pledge to keep them alive no matter where I am. I am a proud African. Sometimes, I think why we Africans should put (oyinbo) foreign wigs when we have beautiful natural hair!? When I was growing up there was a comedian groundnut seller, a man named Majambo who used to wear wigs to entertain and attract customers, but as children, we used to get scared and run away! Even today when I see wigs on people, I remember him and get scared! Why should you change the color of your skin, God-given gift, with bleaches and other such products? I want people to like how beautiful they are and should be proud of who they are! 
Most parts in Africa before foreigners invaded our way of life, they started the day with Uji (kiswahili) which may be called in different names in other part like Ogi in Nigeria, Koko in Ghana. It is a filling and energetic breakfast. Many kinds of cereals are used to make this dish such as sorghum, millet, corn, cracked wheat , rice etc.. When someone is sick with no appetite, this beverage is the best.

I am a tea lover, but there are days I feel like having porridge, and that day was today. It brought back memories when I was fasting two years back in Tanzania. We used to open our fast with the porridge as is common in Tanzania during fasting period. My sister Nasra makes it so good. There are a variety of ways to make the porridge depending on which part of Africa you come from.  My mother  used to make it with sorghum flour mixed with spices like cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper and added lemon juice for that tangy tasty which stimulates the taste  buds.  Sugar can be used to sweetened it . Before my mother passed away,  the last meal she requested for was porridge. This is how special porridge is. She departed this earth honouring her heritage. I am proud of you, Mom.