The African Gourmet: African Cuisine, Folktales and Cultural Stories

Lake Victoria's history before 1858 was known as Nnalubaale, Nam Lolwe, and Ukerewe. We will tell this story through indigenous names, Arab maps, and early trader accounts. Before Lake Victoria: Indigenous Names and Early Knowledge (A Chronological History Guide) Long before the 1858 renaming by John Hanning Speke, the vast inland lake at the heart of East Africa carried many names and deep meanings. This guide traces those indigenous names and the earliest external descriptions in chronological order—so readers see how knowledge of the lake evolved. 📌 Learn about Africa’s powerful civilizations before Europeans . 1) Indigenous Naming Traditions (Pre–10th Century to Present) Nnalubaale (Luganda): In Kingdom of Buganda history , the lake was the “Home of the Spirit Lubaale,” a sacred waterscape with lakeside shrines and ritual sites. Map of Lake Victoria showing surrounding kingdoms and regions. Nam Lolwe (Dholuo): For the Luo, who migrated into the region ce...

Egypt in Scripture: Africa’s Role as a Refuge and Lifeline From Abraham to Mary and Joseph, Egypt appears in the Torah, Bible, and Qur’an as a place of survival, wisdom, and protection. When people picture Africa in sacred history, Egypt stands out—not merely as a backdrop, but as an active lifeline. Across the Torah, Bible, and Qur’an, Egypt shelters families, feeds nations, and shapes leaders. Below, four pivotal stories trace how Africa protected life and preserved faith. Abraham and Sarah: Surviving Famine in Africa In Genesis 12:10–20 , Abraham (Ibrahim) and Sarah seek relief in Egypt during a famine. Egypt’s resources keep them alive, establishing a theme that repeats across scripture: Africa as a place of refuge and provision when surrounding lands are in crisis. Joseph/Yusuf: Egypt Feeds the World Sold into slavery, Joseph (Yusuf) rises to manage Egypt’s grain during years of feast and famine ( Genesis 41–47 , Surah Yusuf 12:43–49 ). His...