Author Archives: Nana

Hi! I’m Nana, a traveler, researcher, and storyteller with a deep love for cultural discovery and human connection. My journeys have taken me across Africa—not just as a tourist, but as someone who has lived, worked, and learned from the communities I’ve encountered. This blog is a space where I share reflections, stories, and hidden gems from places often overlooked on the tourist map. From the vast deserts of Chad to the vibrant cultures of East and West Africa, I write from experience, curiosity, and a deep respect for the people and places I meet along the way.

Cameroon: Because Oppression Always Reaches an End

“We, the people of Cameroon, proud of our linguistic and cultural diversity, an enriching feature of our national identity, but profoundly aware of the imperative need to further consolidate our unity, solemnly declare that we constitute one and the same Nation, bound by the same destiny, and assert our firm determination to build the Cameroonian…More

One and the Same Nation: A Reflection on Cameroon’s Promise

“We, the people of Cameroon, proud of our linguistic and cultural diversity—an enriching feature of our national identity—but profoundly aware of the imperative need to further consolidate our unity, solemnly declare that we constitute one and the same Nation, bound by the same destiny, and assert our firm determination to build the Cameroonian Fatherland on…More

My Adventures in Southern Africa: Zambia, My Difficult Love Story

Zambia is the country that made me believe that immigration offices are accountable, and I will tell you why. After touring more in West and East Africa, I decided to start discovering the Southern Africa region, and Zambia was my first choice. In June 2021, I concretized my decision by applying for a tourist visa,…More

Tourism, Accents, and the Colonial Hangover

Throughout my childhood, the only profession I knew—and perceived—as having requirements about how you should sound versus how you actually sound was journalism. In most French-speaking African countries, national news anchors always sounded “French.” Not because of their reporting style or content, but because of the sound of their voice—their accent. That was my earliest…More

Discovering South Sudan: My First Encounter with the Last Born of Africa

Have you ever heard of a city nicknamed “Sunny Town”? Well, let me introduce you to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, the last born of Africa. And like many last borns, it tends to give a high fever to its parents and siblings. I landed in South Sudan in November 2023, after paying…More

Election, Social Media, and Political Shift: Cameroon on the Brink of Change

A few days ago, I engaged with a post by a University Professor on social media and its role in the destabilization of democracy. In my response, I argued that in some—if not most—Sub-Saharan African countries, social media has become a powerful tool for political transformation. I cited Kenya as a case in point. Today,…More

My West African Journey: Chad, my Unlikely Home

Chad, Chad, and Chad It is one of the least talked-about destinations when it comes to tourism. Even for me, the first time I landed in its capital, N’Djamena, in May 2016, it was not for tourism but rather for work. I was heading there to conduct field research in the refugee context. Quick fact:…More

My Adventures in Southern Africa Region: A “Missed” Stop in South Africa

If you’ve ever found yourself at international airports like Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Dar Es Salaam, chances are you’ve seen a banner reading “Visit South Africa”. I certainly did. But it never grabbed my attention. I simply wasn’t interested in planning a trip to South Africa. For the simple reason that, one of my core…More