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African Recipes by African Gourmet Nigeria is one of the largest cashew producers on the African continent. Nkpulu Nigerian toasted cashews recipe is an easy to make African recipe.
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Ingredients
1
cup unsalted cashew nuts
1
tablespoon palm oil or vegetable oil
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional
Directions
Add
oil to heated frying pan and remaining ingredients mix well and lightly toast.
Serve as a snack.
Did you know...?
Africa is the center of the cashew world, producing well over 40 percent of the world's cashew nuts.
Mushonga
the Bad Sister is a popular South African Folklore story of brutal jealousy and
obsession that ends in the horrific murders of three innocent brothers.
Bad
Sister African Folklore Story
Poor jealous Mushonga
Mushonga
was the only daughter of Lightning and Rain. One day, Lightning’s three sons
from another marriage came to visit their baby sister for the first time in 15
years. Mushonga did not know her three
brothers though the township people said, "Do not you see they are your
brothers?" Mushonga was jealous she was no longer her father’s center of
attention and decided to kill her three brothers that very night.
The
three brothers had, however, a Guinea fowl who watched over them their entire journey
to their father’s house. Mushonga begged her boyfriend and his four brothers to
help her in her murderous plans and they agreed. However, when the men crept
near, in order to kill Mushonga’s brothers, the Guinea fowl made loud screeching
noises warning of danger.
The
murderous men attempted to sneak up on the three brothers a second time but
were once again scared off by the Guinea fowl’s loud noises. They gave up their
plans but Mushonga would not since she was determined to be the center of her father’s
world.
Mushonga
then stole again upon them. The Guinea fowl made a noise, but broke the rope by
which it had been fastened, and ran into the desert. She then killed her brothers.
When the Guinea fowl came near home it wept aloud, "Mushonga has killed
her brothers! Alas! She has killed her brothers!"
Rain
heard the Guinea fowl crying, and said to her husband—
"Do
not you hear what the bird weeps for?
Lightning
turned to his wife with tears in his eyes and said, "Come wife and turn
yourself into a mighty thunderstorm, and I will become fire." They
transformed themselves and when they came near the house where their sons had
been killed, they combined and became a thunderstorm of fire and rain, and destroyed
Mushonga boyfriend’s house and all his brothers killing everyone inside.
But
because of her murderous jealousy, the worst punishment was saved for Mushonga
who was cursed with the spell of living forever and was banished from the village
forever tormented to wander the desert alone and loveless.
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank-Act; disclosing the use of the conflict-minerals or 3TG, tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten in Africa.
Conflict-Minerals Africa
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Conflict-minerals have fueled and continue to help fund and sustain armed violence in Africa. Companies that are required to file a Conflict-Minerals Report must exercise due diligence on the source and chain of custody of their conflict minerals.
What is Section 1502 of the
Dodd-Frank Act?
There
has been a leak of a proposed executive order from Donald Trump on the temporary
2-year repeal Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act disclosing the use of conflict
minerals.
Funding war in Africa
In
2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, which directs the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue rules requiring certain companies to
disclose their use of conflict minerals if those minerals are “necessary to the
functionality or production of a product” manufactured by those companies.
Under the Act, those minerals include tantalum, tin, gold or tungsten.
Congress
enacted Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act because of concerns that the exploitation and
trade of conflict minerals by Militia and corrupt businesspersons is helping to
finance conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbors by contributing
to war and human misery of millions.
Conflict Minerals Report
Conflict-minerals
Conflict
Mineral as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, Section 1502(e)(4) means: (A)
columbite-tantalite (coltan), cassiterite, gold, wolframite, or their
derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the
Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
or an adjoining country.
Under
Section 1502, a company that uses conflict minerals is required to conduct a
reasonable country of origin inquiry that must be performed in good faith and
be reasonably designed to determine whether any of its minerals originated in
the covered countries or are from scrap or recycled sources.
Companies
that are required to file a Conflict Minerals Report must exercise due
diligence on the source and chain of custody of their conflict minerals.
Responsible Sourcing of 3TG
According
to Apple's 2015 Conflict Minerals Report released March 2016, Apple has all
smelters and refiners in Apple’s supply chain participating in a Third Party
Audit program.
Third
Party Audits typically involve an examination of individual purchasing transactions
on a sample basis to assess the reasonableness and effectiveness of conflict mineral
sourcing practices at the particular smelter or refiner. Apple principally
supports the work of the Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative or CFSI.
Materials used to make cell phone have a direct
influence on human rights in Africa
Apple
states in 2016,” it focused its attention to two key areas: enhancing due
diligence in the gold supply chain and helping improve local incident reporting
and issue resolution.
Apple plans to
continue to review in detail credible reports of incidents in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries that may potentially connect to
Apple’s supply chain and confirm the transparent reporting and resolution of
any incidents related to armed groups where these incidents may reasonably
relate to its supply chain.”
Additionally,
Apple stated it intends to further its efforts to drive smelters and refiners
to comply with Third Party Audits, and Apple will continue to remove from its
supply chain those smelters or refiners that do not comply, the ultimate
objective is protecting human rights in the African Region.
Did you know?
3TG is a sign commonly used for four minerals; 3TG is Tungsten, Tantalum, Tin, and Gold. The 3T's stand for Tungsten, Tantalum, Tin and the “G” stands for gold. 3TG are the most common conflict minerals.
Garri is a popular West African food made from cassava flour and fried until golden brown served with delicious African soups and stews.
West African Garri Fritters Recipe
African recipes by African Gourmet
Golden brown Garri Fritters are a favorite recipe of Western Africa made with ground cassava flour and spices fried into delicious snacks.
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By Chic African Culture African food recipe
West African Garri Fritters Recipe
Ingredients
2
cups cassava flour
1/2
teaspoon onion powder
1/2
teaspoon garlic salt
1
tablespoon white sugar
1/2
teaspoon black pepper
1/4
- 1/3 cups water
1-2
cups oil for frying
Directions
In
a large frying pan heat vegetable oil. Add all ingredients, mix well and form
small fritters, fry until
golden brown about 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with extra salt or curry
powder before serving.
Cheap Eats, Good Friend’s African Happy Hour in Nigeria’s capital city of Lagos.
African Happy Hour Suya Joints
Suya Spots in Africa three facts
Suya is a street food that defies ethnic and racial boundaries.
Suya sellers create delicious street food from the flames of charcoal grills.
Suya spots are Lagos equivalent to happy hour.
Mai
Suya, often referred to as Mallam are people who make their living by selling
roasted Suya, a spicy skewered meat that is a popular delicacy among many
African ethnic groups. However, Suya is a street food that defies ethnic and
racial boundaries, as even non-locals enjoy it as much as locals.
Nigeria’s
capital city of Lagos generates about a quarter of Nigeria's total gross
domestic product; this is due to impart of the local entrepreneurs, the Suya
seller.
Cheap eats, good friends African happy hour
One
of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria, the Hausa tribe
traditionally prepares Suya. Suya sellers create delicious street food from the
flames of charcoal grills.
The Mai Suya enticing grill smoke along with the
smell of spices and cooking meat arouses the taste of Lagos elite class and anyone
around. Suya stands are a popular roadside snack for commuters, motorists and
passers-by, every evening at open markets and malls.
One
reason why Suya spots in Lagos are so popular is after a hard day of work,
workers seek out relaxation places such as Suya spots or bars to unwind. Suya
spots are Lagos equivalent to happy hour where friends and coworkers relax with
drinks and suya.
Suya
typically costs around 200 naira or .63 cents US for a stick and can be made
with grilled chicken, beef, fish bits of kidney, liver and gizzard, and
sometimes goat meat, depending on the demand of the clients in the locality.
Suya
is generally made with skewered beef, fish or chicken. The meat is rubbed-in
with a dry spice mix containing groundnut powder, cayenne pepper, ginger,
paprika and onion powder. It is often served with spices, sliced onions,
tomatoes, cabbages and other vegetables.
Homemade African Suya
Meat Rub Recipe
Ingredients
Suya
1
cup roasted peanuts
1
teaspoon garlic powder
1
teaspoon onion powder
2
teaspoons cayenne pepper
1
bouillon cube crushed
¼
teaspoon ginger
Directions
Add
all spices to a coffee grinder and grind carefully taking care not to over
process the mixture or it will turn into peanut butter.
The texture should
resemble fine breadcrumbs. Rub spice mix on uncooked meat, rest for 15 minutes
and grill as usual. Store unused portions in an airtight container or keep in
the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.
Did
you know?
Lagos
is the largest city in Nigeria, as well as on the African continent and is one
of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Kuli Kuli is a popular snack of the Hausa people in northern Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana.
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Kuli Kuli is made from roasted groundnuts ground into a rough paste mixed with sweet and savory spices and deep-fried.
Ingredients:
1
cup roasted Bambara groundnuts or peanuts
1
teaspoon ground ginger
1
teaspoon ground paprika
¼
teaspoon salt
Peanut
oil for grinding
Directions:
Grind nuts and spices in a food
processor adding enough oil to make a rough paste. Shape the peanut paste into
balls. Roll Kuli Kuli in coconut flakes or chocolate chips for an African Fusion twist. Serve as a snack.
Did
you know?
African fusion kuli kuli
Groundnuts
and peanuts are used interchangeably but are not the same. The name groundnut
generally refers to the peanut even though the Bambara variety was cultivated
in West Africa hundreds of years before the peanuts introduction. Bambara
groundnuts taste like chickpeas with a very mild flavor.
African Cultures are losing traditions and rituals. African rich cultural traditions attract attention worldwide. African Cultures are losing traditions and rituals and this should teach us each African culture is a unique answer to the question of what it means to be human.
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Indigenous African cultures have been disappearing, taking valuable knowledge with them.
Borana People of Ethiopia and Kenya say
Wan oketen inqamne moqan infud’u.
The ladle cannot serve anything if the pot is empty. - English
Meaning - Africa is experiencing a rapid loss of indigenous cultural identity. Elders from across Africa try to teach by example cultural heritage through conversations that are reflective, respectful and constructive problem talk to the youth of Africa.
However, the youth must be receptive to learning. Building an atmosphere of trust and respect is key in establishing a culture of learning in which learning conversations can take place between old and young.
Within a trusting and supportive environment culture as practice is respected. Africa, 79 critically endangered, 66 severely endangered, 44 vulnerable, 51 definitely endangered languages; the current era of globalization has a melting pot effect on traditional African cultures.
African Cultures are losing traditions and rituals
The
current era of globalization is having a melting pot influence on indigenous
African cultures. While this may promote the integration of societies and has
provided millions of people with new opportunities, it also brings with it a
loss of uniqueness of indigenous African cultures, which in turn can lead to
loss of identity and even self-conflict. This is especially true for
traditional African societies, which are exposed to rapid modernization.
Language is a part of the culture; nearly
half of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world are expected to vanish in the next
100 years. In Africa, over 2,000 are spoken on the continent and hundreds are
endangered or critically endangered.
The
extinction of a language results in the irrecoverable loss of unique cultural
knowledge embodied in it for centuries. Deep in our hearts, we all understand
that the quality of our lives depends, largely, on our being able to take part
in, and benefit from our culture. The current era of globalization is having a
melting pot influence on indigenous African cultures.
In 2013, Kenya began a campaign toward the
Maasai of educating the tribe on the negative connotations of ear stretching
and an upper cartilage piercing. Some Kenyan officials believe tribalism is
hurting Kenya and the more mainstream an individual is the more likely they can
absorb into conventional society.
The Samburu are extremely dependent on their
animals for survival. On November 11, 2011, thousands of the Samburu livestock
were impounded due to a dispute over land ownership with Nature Conservancy and
the African Wildlife Foundation who purchased the land and gave it as a gift to
Kenya for a national park, to be called Laikipia National Park. The Samburu's
legal case was heard in the town of Nyeri December 14, 2011, and the court
ruled The Kenya Wildlife Service had secured legal registration of the land.
Did you know? Cultures are rooted in a time and place they define how people relate to nature and their physical environment, to the earth and to the cosmos, and they express our attitudes to and beliefs in other forms of life, both animal and plant. The losing of African culture also brings with it a loss of uniqueness of indigenous African cultures, which in turn can lead to loss of identity and even self-conflict.
The African folktale is a story passed down verbally from generation to generation. Today African folktales are written down in books, blogs and still shared verbally.
African Folktale; walk softly on a big stick
teaches everything was impossible until someone decided otherwise.
Walk Softly on a Big stick mongoose
Walk Softly on a Big Stick African Folktale
Story
Once the King of the hippopotamus’ got a stick long
enough to reach across the ocean to the big island of Madagascar.
He placed the
stick into the water, and gave notice to all other animals that he who would
cross over to Madagascar on that stick and bring back from there a leaf should marry
his daughter.
One after another attempted to cross; lions,
tigers, wild dogs, baboons, and even monkeys; but none could walk far before
the stick would roll over and they fell into the water drowned.
By and by, the mongoose walked softly upon the
stick, crossed over to Madagascar, and brought back a leaf, which he gave to
the hippopotamus, and he in return gave him his daughter, as was promised.
Two youngest African billionaires are Mohammed Dewji, 41 and Isabel dos Santos, 43.
Africa
currently has many African billionaires; Mohammed Dewji is ranked 16th and is the
youngest at age 41, his current net worth is 1.4 billion. Isabel dos Santos is ranked
8th with a net worth of 3.2 billion at age 43.
African Billionaire Mohammed Dewji
African billionaire Tanzania’s
richest man and Africa’s 31st richest man
Name:
Mohammed "Mo" Gulamabbas Dewji
Net
Worth: $1.4 Billion
Age:
41
Source
of Wealth: Diversified
Residence:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Citizenship:
Tanzania
Marital
Status: Married
Children:
3
Most
Memorable Quote: “Every good and bad experience in life will teach you
something. Choosing how to learn from your past shapes who you are today”
Tanzania'sonly African billionaire Mohammed "Mo" Gulamabbas Dewji is a Tanzanian businessperson,
humanitarian, and former politician. Dewji retired from Tanzania's parliament
in early 2015 after completing two terms. He is the CEO of METL, a Tanzanian
conglomerate founded by his father in the 1970s.METL span's 31 industries in 11
countries, including businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, consumer goods,
finance, mobile telephony, real estate, oil and logistics.
Coca-Cola
has been in Africa for 88 years, "We're taking on Coca Cola with our own
brand called Mo Cola. We're fighting Red Bull with Mo Energy Drink, and like
they have Fanta - we have our own brands," said Dewji in an interview with
CNNMoney March 2016.
Dewji won the 2014 African Philanthropist of the
Year award.
Most
Memorable Quote: “I
work all the time. Seven days a week”
Isabel Dos
Santos is Africa's only female African billionaire. She is the oldest
daughter of Angola's longtime president. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has
been in power since 1979, and is Africa's second-longest serving head of state
after Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang.
Isabel
dos Santos owns a 25% stake in Unitel, Angola’s first private mobile phone
operator, 42% of a bank, Banco BIC and is a major shareholder in several other large
companies in Angola and Portugal. In October 2015, four members of the European
Parliament publicly called for an investigation into her investments in
Portugal.
Angola
is Africa’s top oil producer; June 2016, her father appointed her the head of
Sonangol, Angola's state oil firm. Despite the scandal of nepotism, African billionaire dos Santos in December
2016 stated her intention to remain with Sonangol oil even after her
father retires as Angola’s President after the 37-year rule in 2018.
Isabel
dos Santos says Sonangol will be split into three separate units; exploration
and production, logistics and a division that handles Sonangol’s concessions to
international oil companies. In November 2015, the BBC named Isabel dos Santos
as one of the 100 most influential women in the world.
Did you know
A billionaire is
someone who has more than a billion dollars $1,000,000,000 in the form of
property, possessions, or dollars, pounds, or other monetary units.
Lesotho Sepaile Sauteed Chicken Feet With Wild Mustard Greens
African recipes by African Gourmet
How to prepare chicken feet the best way is African food recipe Lesotho Sepaile. Wild mustard leaves have a unique flavor of sharp mustard greens and sauteed with chicken feet simmered into a delicious and easy chicken feet African food recipe.
