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The Ashesi University, Ghana is offering the MasterCard scholarships to Africans who wants to pursue a degree program at the Institution

Application Deadline:

June 25, 2020

How To Apply: https://afriedu.com/2020-mastercard-scholarships-at-ashesi-university-ghana

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is open for International Students, Non European Students

Scholarship Description:

Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is open for International Students, Non European Students The scholarship allows Bachelor, Masters level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects except for a few courses taught at Erasmus University Rotterdam The deadline of the scholarhip is 1st May (Annual).

The Erasmus University Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their Bachelors or Masters's degrees in Holland

Deadline---1st May, 2020

Readmore https://afriedu.com/erasmus-university-holland-scholarship

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the SPDC Joint Venture, is delighted to announce the Tenth annual NNPC/SPDC_JV Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers states

Read More On How To Apply; https://afriedu.com/2020-shell-petroleum-development-company-of-nigerianiger-delta-scholarship-scheme-for-postgraduates-fully-funded-to-study-in-uk

The aim of the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship is to enable a female student from a developing country where access to tertiary education is limited to benefit from undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Durham

Deadline---03/31/2020

Read More How To Apply; https://afriedu.com/hatfield-lioness-scholarship-at-university-of-durham-for-women-from-developing-countries-2604

The University of Toronto – Canada is offering the International Scholar Award to Individuals who are willing to undergo a degree program at the Institution

Deadline---Automatically Considered


Read more On How To Apply: https://afriedu.com/2020-scholar-award-for-international-students-at-university-of-toronto-in-canada-2586

Our Africa Undergraduate Excellence Award is a new scholarship for high-achieving international students from Africa, covering a contribution towards tuition fees in the first year of your degree course at the University of Nottingham

Deadline----1st May 2020

Click Here to apply: https://afriedu.com/20202021-university-of-nottingham-africa-undergraduate-excellence-award-for-african-students

Application is open for International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students to study at The University of Kent, UK for the 2020/2021 academic session

Deadline----31st May 2020

Click Here to applyhttps://afriedu.com/20202021-undergraduate-scholarships-for-international-students-at-university-of-kent-uk

The University of Hull in UK is offering the International Studentship Scheme to Individuals who are interested in studying for a degree program at the Institution. The scholarship recipient will receive a tuition fee discount of up to £2,500 per year. If you’re from a low or middle-income country, you’ll get an extra £1,000 discount

Application Deadline:

Automatically Considered
Eligible Countries:

International Students
University:

University of Hull


Scholarship Description

The university provides accommodation facilities for applicants. Through the campuses, students get to experience new things and exploring different as well as enhancing their talent in an interesting field along with personality development.

Type:

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Scholarship Benefits

Up to £3,500

Number of Awards:

Not Known

Eligibility:

Applicants must be nationals of countries classed as low or lower-middle-income economies by the World Bank.
Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language requirements to be able to study at the university.
Applicants must have a previous year degree

Read more https://afriedu.com/2020-studentship-scheme-for-international-students-at-university-of-hull-in-uk

The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support students from developing Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study at a distance or via online learning

Application Deadline:

13th April 2020

Eligible Countries:

For the MSc in Dementia Studies eligible countries include:

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
For the MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing eligible countries include:

Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia
To be taken at (country):

Scotland, UK

University:

University of Stirling

Scholarship Description

This covers all elements of the award, including tuition fees, partnership development costs, and any residential programmes.

Number of Awards: 10

Scholarship Benefits

The Commonwealth Scholarship covers all elements of the award, including tuition fees, partnership development costs, and any residential programmes.

Duration of Program: 1 Year

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must;

Be a citizen of or be granted refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Be permanently and continually resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases.
Read more on How to applyhttps://afriedu.com/2020-commonwealth-distance-learning-scholarships-at-university-of-stirling-uk

Summer program at Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Brazil is open for brazil students

Application Deadline:

10 Nov 2020.

Eligible Countries:

brazil students

To be taken at (country):

Brazil

University:

Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics Brazil
Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Short Training level programm(s) in the field of Summer Programs taught at Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics Brazil The deadline of the scholarhip is 10 Nov 2020.

During the months of January and February, besides its regular academic program, IMPA offers various activities for researchers and students from other institutions. These include courses, seminars and mini-courses on topics of current research.



Participants of the summer program may apply for financial support through IMPA’s online system. All applications completed by Nov 10th will be given full consideration in the review process. Participants from Rio de Janeiro are not eligible for financial support.

Degree Level:

Summer program at Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Brazil is available to undertake Short Training level programs at Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics Brazil.

Available Subjects:

open for summer programs
Read more https://afriedu.com/summer-program-at-institute-of-pure-and-applied-mathematics-brazil

Rotary Peace Fellowships is open for International Students
Application Deadline:

31 May 2020.

Eligible Countries:

International Students

To be taken at (country):

USA, Japan, UK, Australia, Thailand, Sweden, Uganda

University:

Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, International Christian University Japan, University of Bradford, University of Queensland, Uppsala University, Chulalongkorn University, Makerere University

Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Masters, Short Training level programm(s) in the field of Peace Studies, conflict resolution taught at Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, International Christian University Japan, University of Bradford, University of Queensland, Uppsala University, Chulalongkorn University, Makerere University The deadline of the scholarhip is 31 May 2020.

Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,300 fellows who now work in more than 115 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments, NGOs, the military, education, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.

Degree Level:

Rotary Peace Fellowships is available to undertake Masters, Short Training level programs at Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, International Christian University Japan, University of Bradford, University of Queensland, Uppsala University, Chulalongkorn University, Makerere University.

Available Subjects:

Master’s degree programs: Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.

Professional development certificate program: During the one-year program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the globe. Fellows complete field studies, and they also design and carry out a social change initiative.

Eligible Nationalities:

Anyone endorsed by their local Rotary District.

Scholarship Benefits:

The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.

Read more on How to applyhttps://afriedu.com/2020-rotary-peace-fellowships

Authorial background of sweet sixteen

Bolaji Abdullahi was a former editor with this day Newspapers,his passion for creativity drives him to write the novel sweet sixteen. He also writes on politics,He was a commissioner of education in kwara state and minister of youths Development and sports in Nigeria ,he had his bachelor of science degree in mass communication from university of lagos.

He had an unending love both for the youths and the teenagers ,perhaps that was why he wrote sweet sixteen

REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SWEET SIXTEEN!!!

1.) Why do you think the novel was​​​ entitled sweet sixteen?

Answer to question number one

The novel was entitled sweet sixteen because it begins on the sixteen birthday of Aliya, the story revolves around her 16th birthday, she tells us how the read a book titled sweet sixteen which made her realise that at 16 one is no longer a child but a young adult. Perhaps, sweet sixteen was taken as a title from the birthday card that said “Happy sweet sixteen” which Mr. Bello gave Aliya(page .

2.Mr.Bello says that Kind of generalization is called stereotype (page 41) what do you think that leads him to this opinion?

Answer to question no 2

This opinion was laid because Aliya told him how Rebecca her class mate says that all Muslims will go to hell because Muslims do not believe in Jesus and they like to kill people(page 40)

3.What is Mr.Bello’s opinion about people without shame no ethics and moral foundation?

Answer to question no 3

They are animals because only animals behave any how. They like guided only their instinct’s,no moral, no ethics (page 28).

4.Write what you know about the following characters respectively; Akin, Rebecca and Bobo?

Answers to question no 4

a) Akin -is Aliya class mate, the king of boys as he calls himself, Aliya imagines that he is her brother, he is funny and likes to play pranks on every one including his mathematics teacher. He got an “A” in Mathematics.

b) Rebecca -she is a sadists who is guilty of Religious stereotype because of saying that all Muslims will go to hell fire because Muslims do not believe in Jesus and they like to kill people (page 40)
c) Bobo -He is the class mate to Aliya, who does things because his pears does it , He tells Aliya that he likes her . He left the country to Ireland with his parents without telling Aliya , Aliya threw Away the teddy gift he gave her because she does not like Him back.

6.)Mr.Bello says “if you bought a new dress and throw it on the floor, people would be justified to use it as a rag and mop the floor , with it. But if you have a dress even though it is not so new, but you keep it clean and hang it in your wardrobe no one would treat it like a rag or dare to clean the floor with it” what does he mean?

Answer to question no 6

Respect can only be command by self- respect. A queen is treated like a queen because a queen behaves like a queen , but if a queen behaves like a tramp , she would be treated like one.

7.Why do you think the novel foundation is based on moral teachings?

Answer to question no 7

According to the letter that Mr.Bello writes to Aliya, he tells her to make sure she does the right thing always and if she gives her self some respect, she should expect to be treated with respect by every body(page 49). Again, he encourages her to rise above her personal feelings, one sentiments so that she can help others to see another way of looking at the world(page 42).

8..List and explain two themes obtainable from the novel sweet sixteen?

Answer to question 8

The theme of Religious stereotype, and moral decadence.

Religious stereotype is demonstrated when Rebecca pronounced that all Muslims will go to hell fire because Muslims do not believe in Jesus Christ they like to kill people.

Moral decadence, most of the teenagers has lost the sense of moral values. Aliya tells us how a boy and a girl was caught doing something bad, and both were suspended the next day, in fact, even the language uses by this teenagers are rotten. 53X is an immoral word for sex. Moral decadence among the are much more rapid

Read more on;https://afriedu.com/revision-questions-and-answers-on-sweet-sixteen

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship- University of Technology Sydney is open for International Students

Application Deadline:

Open

Eligible Countries:

International Students

To be taken at (country):

Australia

University:

University of Technology Sydney
Scholarship Description:
The scholarship allows Undergraduate, Bachelor level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Technology Sydney The deadline of the scholarhip is Open.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship- University of Technology Sydney is available to undertake Undergraduate, Bachelor level programs at University of Technology Sydney.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Eligible Nationalities:

students from all nationalities are eligible.

Scholarship Benefits:

$10,000 paid in two equal instalments of $5,000 each towards first year tuition fees.
Read more on How To apply; [url][https://afriedu.com/undergraduate-merit-scholarship-university-of-technology-sydney/url]

Undergraduate International Scholarships (Computer Science) - University of Birmingham is open for International Students

Application Deadline:

Open

Eligible Countries:

International Students
To be taken at (country):

Uk

University:

University of Birmingham


Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Undergraduate, Bachelor level programm(s) in the field of Computer Science taught at University of Birmingham The deadline of the scholarhip is Open.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate International Scholarships (Computer Science) - University of Birmingham is available to undertake Undergraduate, Bachelor level programs at University of Birmingham.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Computer Science

Eligible Nationalities:

students from any nationality.

Type:

Undergraduate, Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to qualify for this award, an applicant must:

Be classed as Overseas for fee purposes;
Have made a programme in Computer Science their firm choice;
Meet the grades as stated in the above table

Scholars cannot be in receipt of a fully-funded fees scholarship from an external body. (Part-funded students should contact to Admissions Tutor for further information with regards to eligibility).

Read more On How To Apply; https://afriedu.com/undergraduate-international-scholarships-computer-science-university-of-birmingham

We have confirmed that the printing of the 2020 JAMB exam slip has commenced. Candidates who applied for the 2020 UTME can now proceed to print their examination slips

The printing of exam slip is to enable you to know your schedule for the exam i.e the exact date, time and venue as well as other relevant information.

Some candidates have reported that the link to print theirs was sent to them by JAMB via email addresses. While others have already printed theirs via the e-service Portal: www.jamb.org.ng

you are yet to print yours, see the steps below on how you can do that via the official portal.

As you get your JAMB Exam Slip, please also get the JAMB CBT Mobile App or the JAMB CBT Computer Software for your exam preparation. If you study at least 3 Full CBT Exams every day till the exam day, you would have covered over 15 years of questions. It's really for your own good.

Steps To Print 2020 UTME Slip

Visit: https://jamb.org.ng/
Click on "UTME 2020 Examination Slip"
Enter your JAMB Reg Number, the Phone Number or email address used in registration where required
Click on "Print Examination Slip" and proceed to view and print yours.
Goodluck from all of us afriEdu!
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The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Abuja invites applications from qualified Nigerians wishing to teach Hausa or Yoruba languages and cultures to American students in U.S. universities and colleges

Application Deadline:

1st June 2020

Eligible Countries:

Nigeria

To be taken at (country):

United States of America (USA)

Scholarship Description

The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is a nine month non-degree course funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The objective of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges, universities, and some high schools, while providing future teachers from abroad the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of U.S. society and culture. FLTA fellows must return to their home countries upon completion of their programs to teach English at the secondary or university level.

Read more on How to apply;https://afriedu.com/apply-for-the-foreign-language-teaching-assistant-program-flta-2021

The Grand Valley State University, USA is offering the International Merit Award to Outstanding applicants who are seeking to study for a degree program at the Institution

Application Deadline:

May 1st, 2020

Eligible Countries:

International Students

University:

Grand Valley State University

Scholarship Description

The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for international students who are wishing to study an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the university.

Type:

Undergraduate and Graduate

Award Benefits

$5,000

Number of Awards:

Not Known

Eligibility:

Applicants must have high school certificates with a good academic record.
Applicants must be International students
Applicants must need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Read more On To applyhttps://afriedu.com/2020-international-merit-award-at-grand-valley-state-university-usa

Application Deadline:

28 Feb/27 March 2020 (Annual)

Eligible Countries:

International Students, Commonwealth Countries various regions
To be taken at (country):

New Zealand

University:

University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University New Zealand, Massey University, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Description:

New Zealand Scholarships are available to citizens from eligible countries. If your country is not on the list, then the New Zealand Government does not offer any academic scholarships to you.
Read More On How To applyhttps://afriedu.com/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-students-2485

We are proudly at the forefront of promoting the African growth story and continue to advocate for greater levels of investment into talent from across Africa

Application Deadline:

None

Eligible Countries:

African countries

To be taken at (country):

Uk

Scholarship Description:

We want to ensure that the barriers facing potential African MBA students are overcome, through support that includes scholarship funding from the Saïd Business School Foundation(SBSF). A charitable trust established in 1998, SBSF supports the School in its pursuit of excellence.

Type:

MBA

Eligibility crateria

Candidates of African nationality who demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to the continent.
Candidates should have strong degree results, a higher than regional average GMAT or GRE score, and demonstrated professional achievement and leadership skills.
Number of Awards:

The number of awards varies per year but typically we have around 14 scholars funded through this stream of Saïd Business School Foundation scholarships in our MBA class.

Scholarship Benefits:

No fixed value.

We offer a range of partial awards, typically up to £20,000, contributing towards course fees

Read more on how to apply:
https://afriedu.com/2020-said-business-school-foundation-africa-scholarships-for-african-students

Excellence Entrance Award at the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada is open for International Students

Application Deadline:

04/30/2020

Eligible Countries:

International Students

To be taken at (country):

Canada

University:

University of the Fraser Valley

Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of the Fraser Valley The deadline of the scholarhip is 30 Apr 2020 .
Read more on ;https://afriedu.com/excellence-entrance-award-at-the-university-of-the-fraser-valley-canada

The scholarship (max 22.000 euro) is open to individuals from developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts applying to a Master’s degree programme

Application Deadline:

Differs per faculty

Eligible Countries:

Developing Countries

To be taken at (country):

Netherlands

University:

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Scholarship Description:

After the completion of the master programme the awardee commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries' social and economic development.

Degree Level:

Netherlands L-EARN for Impact Scholarship is available to undertake Masters level programs at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Read more on ; https://afriedu.com/netherlands-l-earn-for-impact-scholarship

Marshal Papworth Scholarships for Developing Countries is open for Developing Countries

Application Deadline:

April 2020 (Annual)

Eligible Countries:

Developing Countries

To be taken at (country):

Uk

University:

Aberystwyth University, Cranfield University, Bangor University, Harper Adams University, University of Reading, Writtle University College


Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Masters, Short Training level programm(s) in the field of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Communication, Forestry, Pest Management, Entomology, Harvest Technology, Project Management, Animal Sciences taught at Aberystwyth University, Cranfield University, Bangor University, Harper Adams University, University of Reading, Writtle University College The deadline of the scholarhip is April 2020 (Annual).

Read more on https://afriedu.com/2020-marshal-papworth-scholarships-for-developing-countries

Applications are open for Australia Awards Scholarships. Apply before the deadline

Application Deadline:

04/30/2020

Eligible Countries:

International Students

To be taken at (country):

Australia Awards Approved Countries

University:

Australian Universities

Scholarship Description:

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Read more on how to apply : https://afriedu.com/2020-australia-awards-scholarships-for-international-students

New Zealand Scholarships are available to citizens from eligible countries

Application Deadline:

28 Feb/27 March 2020 (Annual)

Eligible Countries:

International Students, Commonwealth Countries

To be taken at (country):

New Zealand

University:

University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University New Zealand, Massey University, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington

Scholarship Description:

If your country is not on the list, then the New Zealand Government does not offer any academic scholarships to you
Read more On how to apply :https://afriedu.com/new-zealand-scholarships-for-international-students

On February 11, 2020 , the Call for the Guadalupe 2020 Scholarship Program begins

Application Deadline:

26th March 2020

Eligible Countries:

African countries

To be taken at (country):

Each scholarship aims to enable the integration of the applicant into a senior research group, either in Spain, Italy, or an African country (different from applicant’s country

Scholarship Description:

The “Guadalupe scholarship” Program, henceforth called “Becas Guadalupe” program, is a project that Harambee ONGD launched on the occasion of the Beatification of the Spanish scientist Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri on May 18, 2019. Its purpose is to promote and give greater visibility to female African scientists, so that they can collaborate effectively in the development of their countries. The program will award 100 mobility grants for African women researchers over a period of 10 years, calling for 10 annual grants that may be applied by women scientists from sub-Saharan Africa for stays of between 1 to 6 months in research centres and universities. The scholarships, financed by public and private sponsors, donations and own funds, will cover travelling expenses to and from the country of residence, accommodation, daily allowances and medical insurance.

Readmore https://afriedu.com/2020-harambee-guadalupe-scholarships-for-african-women-fully-funded

The scholarship program offered by the Romanian state, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to foreign citizens, based on H.G. 288/1993, for the academic year 2020 - 2021, was launched

Application Deadline:

03/16/2020

Eligible Countries:

International Students

To be taken at (country):

Romania

University:

Romania Universities


Scholarship Description:

The scholarships are offered to foreign citizens from countries that are not members of the European Union, for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. See the methodology, calendar and list of universities enrolled in the program.

Read More on https://afriedu.com/2020-romanian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-international-awards

Application Deadline:

07/31/2020

Eligible Countries:

African Students

To be taken at (country):

India

University:

Rayat Bahra University


Scholarship Description:

The scholarship allows Undergraduate, Postgraduate level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at Rayat Bahra University The deadline of the scholarhip is 31 Jul 2020.
Read more
https://afriedu.com/20202021-rayat-bahra-university-awards-for-african-students-india

The first and second batch admission lists of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 2019/2020 academic session has been released

Read More;
https://afriedu.com/20192020-unical-admission-list-1st-2nd-batch-updated

Abagana is a beautiful town in igbo land, at the south Eastern Nigeria. It is a great town of nine villages

A town that is naturally situated at the heart of Anambra state across the great silver Niger Bridge. The sun set is always golden yellowish rays which falls directly upon Abagana because it is situated upon a hill. Driving from her neighboring villages of Nimo you can observe this hill, the same thing when driving from Enugu-Agidi.

Now, the popular festival held in Abagana are New Yam, Ofara (king’s feast) and Ede aroh: Ede Aroh is a traditional festival of a deity called “Aroh” it is always celebrated annually. On the spot of Ede Aro festival held in Orofia Abagana, Fanzy onyeAbagana a young man of about a score and ten years voiced out his happiness over the celebration of the festival. “The celebration was to have fun and joy, eating of the Ede (cocoyam) brings out unity and brotherhood among each other says “fanzy”.
Each of the young men held a long sizable brown cane singing and jubilating around the village square. Then each other either in twos or groups depending.

Nwa D. C one of the celebrants voiced that the “flogging exercise was to get rid of some misfortune, evils, sadness and immaturity”However, the event began with Ayaka night on 26th Dec. 2017 which was to inform everyone about the coming Ede aro festival. The Ayaka is a masquerade which has the incarnate of the ancestors, it goes around at the mid- night to the various houses of the Aro’s believers to have a Spiritual communion with the living in other to remind them of the presences of (Aro) the deity among them and at same time reminds them of Ede Aro festival event.
In this year festival event of the Ede aro, pagan women goes out to offer their yearly harvest of cocoyam to pay tribute to the goddess. Most of the old men and young men took white rams or cock to the shrine of the Aro, either to plead for her benevolence gestures,or to thank the goddess for her benevolence gestures on them.

Both the pagan men and masquerade goes out to offer yams, cocks to the deity and then mark their fore heads with some sacred white chalk called (Nzu) which signifies purity and their total loyalty and faithfulness to her.

However, little group of boys who have interests or who came from pagan family were initiated into the masquerade cult to mark their new membership into the men folk and masquerade cult. The ceremony of initiation gives them sense of masculine pride among women and other little boys that have not gone through the initiation. It also give them the gut to participate among any masquerade after the initiation of both big and small masquerade. Each participant that came for initiation ceremony at the mid- night must present some fee called [ukwa mmoo] and the participant have to challenge a masquerade in a battle or wrestling contest in other to taste the masculine valor of the participant. If the participant contested and throw the masquerade on the ground, the participant is said to be successful and possess a bold spirit of valor. But if the participant runs away he is said to be a coward and a failure.

Read more; https://afriedu.com/a-review-of-the-2017-edition-of-ede-aro-festival-in-abagana

Scholarship Description:

Fully-Funded PhD Studentship in Nanochemistry, UK is open for UK and EU Students The scholarship allows PhD level programm(s) in the field of Nanochemistry taught at University of Exeter The deadline of the scholarhip is 17 Feb 2020.
Read more On How To apply;

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Total Petroleum Ghana Limited is inviting qualified graduates to apply for the 2020 Young Graduate Program

Read More On How To Applyhttps://afriedu.com/2020-total-ghana-young-graduate-program-for-ghanaian-graduate-students

The names of candidates admitted into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Diploma in Public Administration and Local Government programme for the 2019/2020 academic session has been released. See how to check UNN PALG Diploma Admission List below

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