2017 EDITION Vol.4 Issue 16 DIGITAL

VOL.4 ISSUE 16 

NOVEMBER 2017 

w w w . k a t a k a t a . o r g 

Special 

Edition 

Our Children: 

Our Future! 

Kata Kata Village Joins The 

UNITED NATIONS In Celebrating The 

Universal 

Children’s 

Day 

Health 

BRIGHT SMILE: 

THE IMPORTANCE 

BEAUTY 

HIGH ENERGY 

SMOOTHIE 

RECIPES TO GET YOU 

THROUGH THE WORK 

WEEK 

HOW TO POTTY 

Foods 

HOW TO:Prepare 

Beef Steak With Salad 

Artwork As An African 

Decor 

Museums In Africa 

For Kids

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ISSUE 16 

NOVEMBER 2017 

25 

20 

06 

HEALTH: Bright Smile: 

The Importance Of 

Oral Health 

07 

CARTOONS: 

Kata Kata Village 

Celebrates The 

Universal Children’s 

Day 

20 

25 

FASHION: 

African Prints: The 

Next World Fashion 

Trends 

INTERIOR: 

Artwork As An 

African Decor 

23 

BEAUTY: 

High Energy 

Smoothie Recipes To 

Get You Through The 

Work Week 

27 

30 

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Positive Impact 

Of Technology On 

Healthcare 

DESTINATIONS: 

Museums In Africa For 

Kids 

28 

LITERARY 

CORNER: 

Movies, 

books, 

poems 

29 

KIDS: 

How To Potty 

Train A Puppy 

35 

FOODS: 

Beef Steak With 

Salad 

37 

LETTERS: 

Dear Aunt Silvia 

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I HEAR YOU 

Munyal deefan hayre. Fulfudle (Benin, 

Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, 

Sudan, and Togo) 

Patience can cook a stone. (English) 

With patience, one can achieve 

unimaginable . (Meaning) 

Publisher’s 

note 

Our Children: Our Future! 

The United Nations, through its resolution 836 (IX) of 14 

December 1954, recommended that all countries institute the 

Universal Children’s Day, observed on November 20th. The 

aim is to actively highlight the danger children face around the world 

as well as to create a better environment for them. 

TELL ME SOMETHING 

Having in mind the vulnerability of children and the dangers they 

face in our society, it can be myopic for one to believe that the 

realization of the goals of the Universal Children’s Day is solely the 

responsibility of the various governments and institutions alone. Far 

from that. Everyone is expected to play an important and active role 

to achieve the goals of the Universal Children Day. Are you a mother, 

father, pastor, doctor, nurse, teacher, government leader, community 

chief, elder, civil servant, you are directly or indirectly responsible 

for the welfare of children. It is, therefore, your duty to show support 

and help make our children good leaders of tomorrow. 

Definitely, the best way to secure the future of our kids is through 

granting them the basic human rights. From rights to life, education, 

health, play, to the unconditional protection of children against 

violence, harm, abuse (child labour, human trafficking, sexual abuse 

etc.), our children need your serious support and total commitment. 

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The foundation we give to our children today determines the fruit 

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The Kata Kata Village does not want to be left behind in pursuing 

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want a happy and secure future for our children. For the Kata Kata 

Village that strongly believes in the relationship between the living 

and the dead, the unconditional commitment to the achievement 

of the Universal Children’s Day cannot be underestimated. Imagine 

how happy elders of the Kata Kata village would be, knowing that 

their children left behind would be good ambassadors of tomorrow! 

Yes, our children can carry on from where we stopped. But we need 

to make the road smooth for them. Indeed, we must lay a solid 

foundation necessary for these children to take over from us. 

The UNO needs your priceless efforts and serious commitment. So 

does the Kata Kata Village. Are you ready for this important task? 

If yes, join the Kata Kata Village’s efforts aimed at creating a better 

world and future for our kids. 

The queue is getting longer every minute, so make hay while the sun 

shines 

Yours in Kata Kata, 

Ogo Ubabukoh 

Editor in chief / Publisher 



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Health 

By Okocha Obianuju Ifeoma 

Taking your child to the dentist 

at a young age is the best way to 

prevent problems such as tooth decay, 

and other dental problems. More than 

that, it helps parents learn how to 

clean their child’s teeth and identify 

his or her fluoride needs. Parents 

typically provide oral hygiene care 

until the child is old enough to take 

personal responsibility for the daily 

routine of brushing and flossing. There 

is a need for making oral health fun 

for kids because it is an important part 

of addressing dental problems, and 

creating a culture of good oral health. 

An understanding of oral hygiene can 

help parents to prevent tooth decay. 

After all, decay can occur as soon as 

teeth appear. Many people think that 

milk teeth are not important because 

they will soon fall off. But milk teeth 

have a very important function of 

keeping space for the permanent 

teeth. It is important to note that 

diseases of milk teeth can affect the 

permanent teeth. Bringing your child 

to the dentist early often leads to a 

lifetime of good oral care habits. 

Why is oral health and hygiene so 

important? It is said, prevention is 

always better than cure. Thus, if you 

take proper care of your teeth and 

maintain good oral hygiene, your 

teeth will remain stronger, and healthy 

for long. 

Poor dental hygiene can build-up plaque that 

might eventually lead to gum disease and bad 

breath problems. Good oral health is critical 

for multiple reasons, including keeping your 

teeth and gums in good working condition, 

maintaining an attractive smile, preventing 

chronic bad breath (halitosis), minimising 

the risks of oral cancer, and preventing an 

unhealthy mouth from negatively affecting 

other parts of the body. 

Last, but not the least, severe impact of poor 

dental hygiene leads to Cavities. Cavities can 

eat away teeth to the point that the tooth will 

have to be extracted, leading to permanent 

loss of teeth. Gum disease (periodontal) is 

another common and potentially dangerous 

result of poor dental hygiene. Periodontal 

infections can also spread diseases through 

the bloodstream to other parts of the body. 

Preventing oral problems through proper 

dental hygiene will certainly help reduce 

the oral problems listed above. The abovementioned 

problems are enough to make us 

take note, and get serious about regular dental 

hygiene. Otherwise, poor dental health could 

lead to many problems. 

As harmless as one might think dental 

problems could be, they might lead to more 

serious and complicated problems such as: 

Heart Disease: people with 

periodontal disease are two 

times more likely to develop 

heart disease and arterial 

narrowing as a result, as 

well as plague entering the 

bloodstream and the gums. 

Increased risk of 

Dementia: Tooth loss due 

to poor dental health is also a 

risk factor for memory loss. 

Respiratory problems: 

Bacteria from periodontal 

disease can travel through 

the bloodstream to the 

lungs where it can aggravate 

respiratory systems, especially 

in patients who already have respiratory 

problems. 

Erectile dysfunction: 

Periodontal bacteria can 

not only travel through the 

bloodstream, it can inflame 

blood vessels and block blood 

flow to the genitals. Men with 

periodontal disease are more times more 

likely to experience erectile dysfunction than 

men with good dental hygiene. 

Ways to achieve good dental hygiene 

includes: 

1. Proper Brushing: Brush your teeth 

at least twice a day, morning and night 

– especially before going to bed. This is 

important because most bacteria in the 

mouth are very active while you sleep. 

2. Flossing: This can help you remove food 

particles, and other detrimental substances 

that brushing regularly cannot. 

3. Limit Sugary Drinks and Alcohol: 

Choose beverages like milk, which helps 

strengthen teeth and build stronger enamel, 

giving you a healthy, beautiful smile. 

Moreover, drinking water hydrates your 

body longer than sugary drinks. 

4. Clean Your Tongue: Clean the surface 

of your tongue daily. By using a professional 

tongue cleaner, you remove countless 

bacteria that otherwise live, particularly 

on the rougher top surface of your tongue. 

These bacteria can contribute to bad breath 

(halitosis), and negatively affect your dental 

health. 

5. Visit your Dentist: You should visit 

your dentist at least twice a year to have a 

full hygiene treatment performed. 

Our teeth help us to eat, talk, smile, and feel 

confident. Missing our teeth will not only 

create an obstacle to eating and talking, it 

makes us look dull, and aged. But that is not 

all, having good teeth is very important for 

chewing and digestion. If you cannot chew 

your food well, it could lead to digestion 

problems, which could equally cause serious 

health problems. 

Therefore, proper maintenance of a good 

oral hygiene by taking necessary precautions 

and seeing your dentist at least twice a year 

is absolutely recommended. 


Cartoons 

the universal children’s day celebrated on november 20th, aims at 

highlighting the danger children face around the world and to create better 

environment for them 



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kata kata village 

Celebrates The 

Universal Children’s Day 


Kata kata village square 

! 

! 

! 

Me, I angry 

like burning 

fire. 

! 

! 

In fact I angry 

more dan 

castrated bull! 

Eee! 

We safe at all? Chief, I pour you 

water en quench de angerment? 

Oya, bring 

tanker 

water! 


Even 

fire brigade water 

can’t quench my 

angerment. 

For many – many 

years, Kata Kata village 

work together with 

United Nations. Now I hear 

dey make law without us. 

Why you angry 

because dey make law? 

Which law? Dey make 

law say our wives stop 

cook or answer 

bedroom call? 

Dey make one 

jankaliwo law about 

children, without 

telling me, de Chief. 

Now, dey even 

wan us obey de law. 

Dat one is big insult! 

Me, I angry too 

much! 

Chief, this law was made in 1954 by resolution 836 (IX) 

of the UN General Assembly, it recommends that all 

countries institute a Universal Children’s Day on November 20th. 

The aim is to highlight the danger children face around the world, 

and to create better environment for children. 

Agama, so you wan defend 

Oyibo- Muzungu instead of 

your Chief en people? 

So dat is why dey refuse tell 

me, the chief of Kata Kata 

Village before dey make de 

law? 

Perhaps, they 

actually tried to, 

but you were busy 

harassing your wives 

in the bedroom 

! ! ! 

Haha!! 

Hahaha!!! 

Banange 

Shoo 

wife 

Harassment 



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Piccolo, since 

when you 

become mojo 

referee? 

Or you wan 

hold lamp or torch 

for me when I am inside dat room? 

Your useless head contain mix cement en 

stone? 

Chief, this law is directly from the United Nations. 

If you don’t comply, they can come here and castrate you. 

By the way, let me warn you, you should never try to tell 

them to “scratch your back” before you observe the law 

here ….. 

Haha 

Aya ya 

Kale Banange money for 

hand, back for 

ground 

Order! 

Agama, I tell 

you I have back 

leprosy? 

Which one is 

“scratch my 

back?” 

Everyone 

is expected to play 

an important role 

to celebrate the 

universal Child Day 

as well as achieve 

its aim. 

! 

What of those 

who don’t have kids, 

like dis every year 

bachelor? 

! 

You think to shout 

“I love you” 

to woman is same as 

take care of kid? 


Must I glorify idiots 

with my answers? 

Whether you are a mother, father, pastor, doctor, nurse, 

teacher, government leader, community chief, elder, civil 

servant, you are directly or indirectly responsible for the 

welfare of children. It is your duty to show support to make 

our children good leaders of tomorrow. 

The foundation we give them today, determines the fruit 

they bear in the future.When a child is young, give them a 

root and when they grow old give them wings to fly. 

We must give them basic human rights. 

Human 

what? 

Rights! 

Heeeee. 

abominasion! 



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You wan start with de nonsense democracy? 

Before you know it, you see children with their pant hanging outside 

their trouser as if de pant quarrel with de trouser 

You find dat one 

funny? Dat one don 

funny me! 

Ahaa!! 

Before you 

know it, you 

hear only 

“Mennn”! 

You ask him: 

“Whots your 

name?” You hear: 

“ Olabisi, Men” 

hahaha!!! 

God punish 

Amerika who bring dat 

useless culture en force 

dem on our children! 

We like copy – copy. We 

call dat one style, root 

or right – right nonsense 

You guys still don’t 

catch what I mean by root 

and the damn wings 

Which one you mean? 

We don know chicken 

wing or cassava root 

again? 

No! You don’t get it! 

It might sound contradictory 

or ironic, but the fact remains 

that once children have a good 

root, even if they fly, they 

always know their root. 

Therefore they always come 

back to their root. 


You now become root en 

wing professor! How you 

know? You don even have 

children. 

I don’t need to produce or incubate 

a whole village load of children to 

know what is good for children. 

The welfare of kids matters. 

Piccolo I hear you….but you 

quarrel with incubasion? 

God give children 

And God tells 

you to produce 

thousands of 

kids you can’t 

take care of? 

You, go en 

ask God dat one! 

Or I look like God? Haba! 

Why you quarrel like bull? 

I beg explain dis root en 

wing something. Me, I wan 

de best for our children 

en kata kata village 

This is exactly 

what Agama means when he 

said that everyone must be 

involved in education and 

training of kids if we want 

to produce good leaders 

of tomorrow. 

Eee! 

agama bribe you? 

Since when you 

become friends like 

salt en pepper? 

You better be 

careful when you act 

as an impediment to 

the welfare of 

children 

Oduwawa! Eeee! Book good oh! 

Which one is Impendimentos? 

The way the word crawl – crawl come from your 

mouth, me I like en even wan marry dat impendi…… 

You wan marry who? 

Dat useless woman, 

Impendi 



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You hear 

her? 

Why you 

woman make 

unnecessary problem 

like rape ant? 

Haba! 

Please let us continue. This is a 

very serious issue that needs our 

urgent attention. 

Piccolo please 

continue. How we 

solve dis problem? 

I wan if we old people die tomorrow, we happy b’cause our 

children who stay behind can take good care of kata kata village 

en culture 

Who you wan die 

with? You die alone. 

Me, I not in hurry 

Stupid man! 

Your mate already become 

saint en apostle inside 

heaven, you just stay here 

en disturb person every 

night with “me, I wan more” 

! 

Hahaha 

Hahaha 

Woman if your 

tongue continue 

crack like popcorn 

inside microwave, 

me I send you back 

to your parent, 

minus de years I 

stay with you en 

ask for change 

from my dowry 


Change? Or dey ask you to add 

more dowry because dey no know 

you useless like dis when you come 

en beg to marry their daughter. 

Yeye man! 

Hahaha 

I die today 

Aya ya 

Order!! 

We talk 

serious 

matter. 

Piccolo 

I beg 

continue 

We must take good care of our children to prepare them for the 

future. First of all, we must give them good education. This helps them 

to get good jobs and also have better knowledge 

Dat one good 

plenty 

We must stop the spread of 

HIV/AIDS. 

Me, I like 

dat name 

HIV/AIDS.. 

Dat one is 

biscuit? 

I told you 

before that 

HIV/AIDS is not 

food and that it 

is deadly 

Oluwa 

oh! 

Is dat not dat 

sickness you catch 

from yafu – yafu 

visit? Me, I don wan 

dat one again 



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Useless man! 

You don wan eat 

AIDS again? 

Apart from losing 

many young kids who are 

infected by their sick mothers, 

AIDS epidemics can wipe out a 

whole generation if care is not 

taken 

God 

forbid! 

We must provide our children 

with good health care and 

education 

Women, I 

hope you 

hear dis! 

Wow! Wait, this is not 

only a women’s task; 

we all must be 

involved to achieve 

this. 

We must work exclusively 

to help children and protect 

their rights. 

This means protection 

against all kinds of 

violence, including abuse, 

exploitation and 

discrimination. 

Thank you my 

brother! 

Haba! How parent can exploit 

their children? Dat one not 

possible 

That happens every day. 

Not only amongst 

parents, but also in the 

hands of adults. 

Think of Children used as 

labourers, child soldiers in 

some countries. Some of our 

children live on the street. 

Me I cry as mother when I hear all dis. Why 

God allow all dis bad – bad thing happen? 

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Rather than crying 

let’s find a solution 

to the problems. 

Before I forget, 

kids are also 

exposed to attacks, 

abducted, killed or 

forced into gangs, 

slavery, prostitution 

and pornography. 

Which one is 

pornograpi ? 

Me, I wonder 

whot dat one 

mean too 

Wow, It is terrible to say 

openly. First, send the kids 

away and let me share 

Heyyyyyyyyy! 

God forbid 

! 

abomonasion 

why dey don 

watch wrestling 

instead? 

! 

All these negligence and exposure 

of kids to danger cause serious 

psychological trauma on them. It 

can affect children’s social lives 

too. 

only 

psychologitic 

problem? 

only 

Psychological 

problem? 



17

Me, I don care 

how you call 

dat one. 

But me, I know dat 

one can even make 

children behave like 

mu – mu inside 

bedroom when dey 

grow up. 

H a h a H A H A ! 

! 

! 

Presently, more than 

153 million children 

between the ages of 5 and 14 are 

forced into child labour. We must 

emancipate and help these kids to 

have a better future. 

After I hear all de problem our 

children face, Me, I not angry again dat 

UNO no tell me before dey make de law. 

Me, I wan de best for Kata Kata village. 

Oya! We start 

Universal Children 

Day immediately! 

me, I wan 

to be happy 

inside grave 

after I die. 

Why 

b’cause I know 

we prepare our 

children well – well 

for de future. 

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!! 

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Fashion 

African Prints: 

The international 

recognition of the 

African fabrics 

has brought 

some significant 

developments within 

the African fashion 

industry. 

World 

Fashion 

Trend 


African Fabrics have gained a 

valuable place in the fashion 

world. The western audience 

and buyers no longer see 

African fabrics and fashion as 

a traditional wear. 

The African print fabric has 

become a popular trend in the 

fashion world. A few years ago, 

this trend was only valuable in 

Africa, and more or less limited 

to the African consumers, usually 

worn during family reunions, 

community gatherings and other 

social events. This is no more 

the case. African fibre is now 

increasingly spreading across 

the world. Having in mind, the 

negative historical perception of 

Africa by the West and the limited 

knowledge of African culture in 

the Western world, the present 

demand for African fabrics in 

the fashion industry is indeed 

a creative response to the key 

historical past as well as a powerful 

projection of African identity. 

The international recognition of 

the African fabrics has brought 

some significant developments 

within the African fashion 

industry. Presently, African Fabrics 

have gained a valuable place in 

the fashion world. The western 

audience and buyers no longer 

see African fabrics and fashion 

as a traditional wear. This new 

perception has resulted in the 

increasing use of African prints 

and other crafts, and fashion 

elements by Western designers. 

Moreover, African prints have 

played a vital role in the expression 

of beauty, fashion, and heritage, 

while creating transcultural 

connections across Africa and 

the world. Traditionally, African 

fabrics were not just worn for 

the sake of wearing. They had 

significant cultural symbols and 

meanings attached to them. These 

important meanings and attributes 

are generally used by (African) 

designers and carefully embedded 

in their designs with African prints. 

This has made African prints a 

massive opportunity for expression 

of creative fashion ideas, and 

indeed, the creation of business 

and financial growth. With the 

strong demand for the African 

fabrics, fashion trends will only 

become stronger and marketing 

ideas wider. It is now a reality that 

African fabrics are used in many 

areas for fashion, including, but 

not limited to clothes, shoes, bags, 

earrings, bracelets necklaces. 

There are many types of African 

fabrics; most of them are being 

creatively used in the fashion 

industry worldwide. Some of these 

fibres are: 

Aso-Oke 

Yoruba people 

Nigeria Nigeria 

Aso-Oke, which means top cloth 

in the Yoruba language, is an 

indigenous fabric woven by the 

Yoruba people of western Nigeria. 

It carries a higher status culturally. 

Although Aso -oke originated from 

the Western Nigeria, it is presently 

worn in other regions of Nigeria. 

Aso-Oke fibre is used to make 

Agbada, typical men’s gowns worn 

among the Yorubas. It is used for the 

making of iro, women’s wrappers as 

well as men’s hats, known as fila. 


Kente/kinta 

Akan ethnic group 

South Ghana Ghana 

Kente, a synonymous Ghanaian fibre, originated 

from the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana. 

Kente which comes from the word ‘Kenten’ means 

basket in the Akan language. The beautiful cloth, 

which is also called “nwentom” in Akan, is a 

silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth 

strips. The Akans refer to a piece of finished 

Kente cloth as ‘Nwentoma’ which means a piece of 

woven cloth. Other African countries, especially 

neighbouring states like Cote d’Ivoire with some 

immigrants who originally migrated from Ghana 

have effectively adopted Kente as one of their 

many important fabrics. Historically, the cloth 

was so precious to the people of Ghana that only 

wealthy and important people like chiefs and their 

families could afford to wear such cloth. Most 

ethnic groups in Ghana hold it in high esteem 

that, it is only worn for an important occasion 

such as marriage, puberty, and celebration of 

birth. 

Ankara 

Dutch 

West African West Africa 

Ankara fabric, also known as Dutch wax print 

was originally manufactured by the Dutch 

company for her Indonesian market. However, 

the fabric gradually became a household 

name amongst West African. Today Ankara 

fabrics are more popular and generally used 

in West Africa than in Indonesia. Due to the 

popularity of Ankara in West Africa, the Dutch 

producers started making the fabrics to reflect 

African lifestyles, hence the baptism of Ankara 

as African prints. Presently, Ankara, which 

is generally made of 100% cotton, has gained 

international recognition in the fashion world; 

this can be used for a jacket, jumpsuits, skirts, 

dress or suit. 

Baoule 

Baoule 

Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire 

The Baoule, a traditional fabric in Cote d’Ivoire, is 

woven in swaths of fabric, which are sewn together 

to make loins. Due to the thickness of the loins, the 

fabrics are often used in the fashion world not only 

for dresses but also for bags and shoes. 



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Bogolan/ 

Mud Cloth 

Bambara 

Mali 

Mali 

Bogolan is a very popular fabric 

from Mali. Bogolan, which 

means ‘made from mud’ in 

Bambara language of Mali is 

made by dyeing and printing of 

cotton. What makes bogolan very 

appealing is its environmental 

friendliness. Using dried leaves 

and tree bark as dye material, 

bogolan is entirely organic 

in nature with no harmful 

chemicals. 

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Adire 

Yoruba women 

Nigerian 

Nigerian 

Adire, which literally means 

“Tie and dye” is an indigenous 

Nigerian indigo dyed cloth 

produced by Yoruba women. 

This fibre has rapidly gained 

international recognition in the 

fashion industry. 

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Dashiki 

Dutch 

West African 

West Africa 

In West Africa as well as in 

other parts of Africa, dashiki a 

colourful garment, which covers 

the top half of the body, is widely 

worn by men. Usually, dashiki, 

which derived its name from 

the Hausa word ʼdan ciki, which 

means a shirt, comes in formal 

and informal versions. Apart 

from in West Africa, dashiki 

is also worn in the African 

diaspora. During the Civil Rights 

Movement and Black Power 

movement in the USA, dashiki 

became popular in the USA - 

mainly amongst black Americans 

who nostalgically wanted to 

identify with their African roots. 

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Saso Dan fani 

High plateau 

Zimbabwe Burkina Faso 

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Capulana 

Mozambique 

Bambara 

Mali 

This traditional loin 

fabric is generally 

worn in Mozambique, 

which originally had 

only three colours, 

white, black and red. 

Presently, capulana 

has many colours and 

patterns. 

The name Saso Dan fani 

which literally means woven 

loincloth of the country is a 

typical fabric from Burkina 

Faso. This fiber, considered 

a national emblem, usually 

12-15 cm width and 50 cm 

long, is traditionally made 

by women in Burkina Faso. 

Saso Dan fani has recently 

gained currency in the 

international fashion arena. 

Definitely, African fabrics have gained international recognition and 

helped to put Africa in a positive map in the fashion terrain. More than 

that, they have created job opportunities and millions in income. Aren’t 

these good reasons to be proud of African roots and heritage? 


Beauty 


A healthy person is a productive mind; hence the need to keep oneself 

healthy. This can be realised by different means. One of them is the 

use of smoothies. A well-made smoothie not only boosts energy 

but ensures satiety and keeps you feeling full for longer periods of 

time. Most people are often puzzled in the mornings, not knowing 

what exactly to serve as breakfast; they end up reaching for a cup of 

coffee or tea. The alternative: smoothies packed with nutritious fruits, 

vegetables, and superfoods. The eating of fruits and vegetables are a 

great way of helping your body fight against diseases; that makes you 

feel healthy and energized. And if you hate chewing your veggies, you 

still could do so in a liquidised form; by so doing, you don’t rob your 

body of the needed nutrients. 

HIGH ENERGY 

SMOOTHIE RECIPES TO GET 

YOU THROUGH THE WORK WEEK 

A healthy person 

is a productive 

mind; hence 

the need to 

keep oneself 

healthy. This can 

be realised by 

different means. 

One of them 

is the use of 

smoothies. A wellmade 

smoothie 

not only boosts 

energy but ensures 

satiety and keeps 

you feeling full for 

longer periods of 

time.. 

Monday 

Here are some energizing elixirs to take you from Monday all 

through Friday. Just add the ingredients to a high-speed blender 

in the order they are listed and enjoy! 

Green Pear Smoothie 

This smoothie is full of 

organic greens, fruit, chia, 

and flax seeds. It’s perfect 

for starting off your week 

after your weekend or 

getting back to work after 

your holidays. Adding 

greens to your smoothie is 

a great way to incorporate 

vegetables into your diet 

without even knowing. 

Ingredients 

-2 handfuls organic baby spinach, 

2-3 large, roughly chopped kale 

leaves, 2 tablespoons plain Greek 

yoghurt, ½ large banana, 1 diced 

pear, 1 cup of strawberries, 

green tops removed, ½ cup of 

frozen mango or 1 fresh mango 

(sliced), 1(1 inch) chunk ginger, 

1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 

tablespoons of raw honey, 1 cup of 

filtered water, fresh raspberries as 

garnish (optional). 

Add all the ingredients to your 

blender, and blend until the 

smoothie is smooth and creamy. 



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Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Mental Focus Smoothie. 

Tuesdays can be a drag; with this 

perfect energy restorer, you will 

stay focused all day. Healthy fat 

from coconut milk and coconut 

oil, protein from the almond 

butter, and Superfoods maca and 

cacao help you go the distance. 

Ingredients 

-1 cup of cold brewed coffee, 1 cup 

of plain coconut milk,1 tablespoon 

of almond butter, 1 tablespoon 

of maca,1 tablespoon of organic 

coconut oil, ½ tablespoon of tacos, 

½ cup of frozen strawberries. 

Add all the ingredients to your 

blender, and blend until smooth. 

Mulberry, Lavender, & Kale 

Smoothie. 

This delicious, healthy smoothie 

features an all-star cast of 

superfood sensations. Bananas 

are a good source of fibre, 

slow-burning carbohydrates to 

balance energy throughout the 

day. Mulberries are a respectable 

source of antioxidants and 

polyphenols. While Oats are an 

excellent source of B vitamins & 

magnesium. 

Ingredients 

-1 (frozen) banana, 1 cup of fresh 

mulberries (or ½ cup of dried), 

1 cup of kale, 1 tablespoon of 

dried lavender, 1 cup of apple 

juice, ½ cup of rolled oats, ¼ cup 

of cashew nut, 1 tablespoons of 

lucuma powder, 1 tablespoon of 

vanilla extract. 

Add all to the blender and blend. 

Coconut Water and Apple 

Smoothie. 

Thursday is most crucial because 

you are a day away from the 

weekend, so we bring you the 

‘don’t give up on the weekend yet’ 

smoothie: Coconut Water and 

Apple Smoothie. 

Superfood goji berries are 

proven to be incredible at raising 

energy levels, and sharpening 

focus-everything you need on a 

Thursday. 

Ingredients 

-1 cup of coconut water, 1 apple, 

sliced, ¼ cup of goji berries, ½ 

banana, ½ tablespoon ground 

flaxseed, 1 tablespoon moon juice 

powder dust, ½ cup of ice. 

Add all to a blender, except ice 

cubes, and blend. Finally, add the 

ice cubes and blend until smooth. 

Friday 

Peanut Butter and Banana 

Smoothie. 

Chia seeds are a rich source of 

antioxidants, fibre, omega - 3 

fats, proteins, vitamins, and 

minerals. This is the perfect 

energy restorer for your Friday. 

Ingredients 

-1 tablespoon of chia seed, 1 banana, 2 tablespoons of peanut 

butter, ¾ cup of plain yogurt, ¾ cup of ice. 

Put everything in the blender except the peanut butter, ice and 

blitz; blend and then add the peanut butter and blitz. Lastly, add ice 

cubes and blend again. 

Definitely, smoothies make a 

great breakfast or snack any 

time of the day; better still, 

they can usually be made 

ahead of time and stored in 

a fridge for later use. These 

delicious smoothie recipes 

above, will not only help you 

boost your immune system, 

improve digestion, detoxify, 

and bring about general 

well-being, but they can 

also give you an energizing 

power – a huge punch to 

your metabolism to help you 

throughout your tedious 

week. 


Interior 


ArtworkAS 

AFRICAN 

DECOR 

AN 

Art is the 

expression of 

application of 

human creative skill 

and imagination 

- typically in 

a visual form 

such as painting 

or sculpture - 

producing works 

to be appreciated 

primarily for their 

beauty or emotional 

power. 

Art is the expression of application of human creative skill and 

imagination - typically in a visual form such as painting or 

sculpture - producing works to be appreciated primarily for their 

beauty or emotional power. Africa is a beautiful exotic place with 

rich cultural heritage and unique designs. African art (paintings, 

sculpture, photography, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal 

decoration, jewelry, and installations), textiles, crafts, furniture, 

to mention just a few, all contribute effectively to the styling of 

an African inspired environment. African décor can be hugely 

dynamic, creative and inspiring. Recently, there has been an 

explosion in the world of furniture and design market, featuring 

African inspired product. Better still, African art is multifunctional: 

it serves as a handmaiden of government, religion, and 

even economics. 

Blessed with enormous 

beauty and cultural 

uniqueness, Africa has a lot 

to offer to the world of art. 

From its photographic and 

photogenic safari landscape 

to the unique cultural and 

historical perspective, 

many artists are inspired 

by African art. Often, all 

these unique qualities 

and inspirations of Africa 

are incorporated into 

timeless pieces to produce 

captivating artworks. For 

example, African décor 

can be inspired by many 

factors, amongst them, 

nature, wild animals, 

colourful fabrics, and 

carvings. 

More so, African style is 

interesting and it fits generally 

everywhere, whether your taste is 

modern, traditional, minimalist, 

or eclectic, a little bit of creativity 

can bring unmeasurable beauty 

with African art. 



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Moreover, there are so many 

colours in African fabrics, carvings 

and works of art that can be easily 

integrated into your own current 

interior design to produce a unique 

result. Many Interior designers have 

incorporated neutral, earth tones, 

combined with vibrant splashes of 

colour to give their work a perfect 

signature. Furthermore, African 

animals feature greatly in different 

interior works, from impressive 

photos of migration animals 

to unique birds and other wild 

creatures, the presence of African 

animals in the interiors cannot be underestimated. African tribes are not left behind 

as part of African artworks, which feature predominantly in interiors. With many 

different tribes and their distinctive history, diversity, and cultures, African tribes are 

unmissable in African arts, which have made their way into interior - locally and 

internationally. These different tribes and groups have their numerous unique works of 

art, which contribute to the diversity of African art. 

Despite this diversity, there are some prominent themes that appear 

in many of African art throughout history. These themes are: 

Emphasis on the 

The creation of art for use in the 

An emphasis on 

1 human figure. 2 performance of ceremonies. Art was 3 

abstract art over 

usually not created to be hung on walls 

naturalistic art. 

or set in a corner, a common African 

theme was to use the art, for example, 

mask was worn in many different types 

of social activities. 

Definitely, African décor has recently enjoyed tremendous appreciations- locally and internationally, 

which has made them a household name in the interior industry. This way, African arts have brought 

the beauty, tradition, and culture of Africa into homes, hotels, office and many other environments. 

For those who intend to refresh or makeover their homes, a choice of African arts is definitely not a 

bad choice at all. 


Technology 

Tech. 

Positive Impact of Technology on 

Healthcare By Okocha Obianuju Ifeoma 

Technology is the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical 

means and their interrelation with life, society and the environment. There is perhaps no field 

of human life or single aspect of modern society, which has not been affected by technology. 

Although one can say that Hi-tech revolution has 

been affected by all the industries, technology 

has immense impact in the field of medicine and 

healthcare. Without doubt, medical technology 

is indispensable to people’s health and improved 

quality of life. Healthcare is significantly affected 

by technological advancements, as technology 

both shapes and changes health system locally 

and globally. Better still, it contributes billions of 

dollars to the economy. Hand in hand with this, 

technology is considered to be the driving force 

behind improvements in health care and, when you 

look at the rate of changes, and recent innovations, 

many find it is not hard to agree with that 

observation. Technology today affects health care in 

so many ways, which includes but not limited to: 

• Accessibility of treatment is one of the most 

tangible ways that technology has changed 

health care. 

• Technology in healthcare can improve 

medical efficiency. It makes patient records 

more accessible, increases professional 

communication, creates global health 

networking, and increases access to 

healthcare. 

• Doctors report that they are deriving 

enormous benefits from the drive toward a 

total system of electronic medical records; 

patients enjoy the fact that software has 

created a greater degree of transparency in 

the healthcare system. 

Whether we are talking about transportation, 

communication, security, banking or healthcare, 

they all rely on technology in one way or another. 

Modern technology has changed the structure 

and organization of the entire medical field; and 

technology breakthroughs are revolutionizing the 

way healthcare is being delivered. The technological 

impact on health care includes but not limited 

to quality of human life, healthcare jobs, the 

world economy. The most significant influences 

technologies have had in healthcare extend to 

medicine from better diagnostic, therapeutic, 

surgical procedures to conceptual diagnostics. With 

this, technology has reduced the rate of morbidity 

and mortality from medical errors by Interactions 

between drugs or drug to food. 

Technology in healthcare can improve 

medical efficiency. It makes patient 

records more accessible, increases 

professional communication, creates 

global health networking, and 

increases access to healthcare. 

In the healthcare Industry, the web has actively 

contributed to the advancement of technology 

by providing specific software programs. For 

example, the world health organization has been 

able to classify illnesses, their causes and symptoms 

into a massive database that encompasses more 

than 14,000 individual codes. This resource allows 

medical professionals and researchers to track, 

retrieve and utilise valuable data in the fight for 

disease control, and provision of better healthcare 

outcome in general. 

Absolutely, with the arrival of technology, we 

have seen many positive and progressive changes 

in healthcare . One should expect more and 

continuous development in this area in the future 

in view of billions of dollar being pumped into 

technology by various governments. It definitely is 

a worthy investment. 



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LITERARY CORNER 

Movies 

THE HITMAN’S 

BODYGUARD 

(2017) 

PG-13 1h 58min 

Action, Comedy 

KINGSMAN: THE 

GOLDEN CIRCLE 

(2017) 

PG-13 2h 21min 

Action, Adventure 

IN CINEMAS 

COMING SOON 

The world’s top bodyguard 

gets a new client, a 

hit man who must testify 

at the International Court 

of Justice. They must put 

their differences aside 

and work together to 

make it to the trial on 

time. 

Have you ever been to a 

movie where well-suited 

men try to fight a crime 

in a chapel during a royal 

wedding before? Well, 

then you need to see 

Return of the Kingsman, 

which it titled Kingsman: 

The Golden Circle. The 

two hours and 21 minutes 

long film, which is a 

sequel to the Kingsman: 

The Secret Service, is a 

movie that features the 

likes of Taron Egerton, 

Channing Tatum, Julianne 

Moore etc. Taron Egerton 

returns as a Kingsman to 

fight a drug lordess in a 

chapel and in the process 

try not to blow up the 

chapel. 

Thor: Ragnarok 

November 3 

Coco 

November 24 

Coco 

November 24 

Coco 

November 24 

Coco 

November 24 

Coco 

November 

Books 

THE NINTH HOUR 

By Alice McDermott 

The book talks about ordinary 

people who find themselves 

in situations that are beyond 

their ability but they are able 

to get their lives back on track 

with the help of nuns of a 

Catholic church. The book lets 

you as a reader know that there 

are always solutions to every 

problems and sometimes those 

problems can’t be tackled alone. 

We need each other’s help in the 

quest to find solutions. It also 

talks about the power of women, 

which is also manifested in the 

passionate desire of any human 

to help others. 


KIDS 

Are you a child? 

Can you write 

interesting stories? 

Do you want to be 

part of the Kata 

Kata Creative Club? 

Please send us your 

story (not more than 

one page) with your 

e-mail contact details. 

Perhaps your story 

may be published with 

your photo or you 

may win a prize for 

your creative talent. 

Send your story to: 

info@katakata.org 

Puppies are sensitive, therefore you 

need to build a strong, loving and 

caring bond between the two of you. 

Your attitude towards them matters 

a lot. 

Basically, it takes 4-6 months to be 

fully trained, but some take a whole 

year, depending on the age, learning 

history and how they were previously 

bred. Patience and persistence are all 

that one needs to train a puppy as well. 

The puppy should be trained when he 

is between 12 weeks and 16weeks old. 

Confine the puppy to a room or a 

crate. According to the experts, the 

feeding should be broken into three 

small meals because they have an 

immature digestive system, therefore 

they can’t handle a lot of food. Take 

him outside after every meal and 

every hour after. 

You should take him to the same spot 

to eliminate. The quicker you convey 

the idea that there is an approved 

place to potty and place that is off 


limits, the quicker you’ll be able to put 

the messy chapter behind you. 

The following steps should be 

followed: 

Don’t punish him for having an 

accident because he will fear you. 

If just in case you catch him in the 

act, clap loudly so he knows he 

has done something unacceptable. 

Then take him outside by calling 

him or taking him gently by the 

collar. When he is finished praise 

him or give him a small treat by 

walking with him around the 

neighbourhood. 

Don’t yell at him. They aren’t 

intellectually capable of connecting 

your anger with their accident. 

Stay outside longer with him to 

help curb accidents. He may need 

some extra time to explore. 

Clean up accidents with an 

enzymatic cleaner rather than 

an ammonia-based cleaner to 

minimize odours that might attract 

him back to the same spot. 

If he’s still soiling the room/crate, 

follow the following steps : 

Assess how well he can control his 

bladder and bowel when not in the 

room/crate. 

Control his diet and schedule. Take 

away his food between meals. 

Give frequent trips outside after 

every meal; first thing in the 

morning and last thing in the night. 

Take him to the same spot each 

time to do his business. His scent 

will prompt him to go. 

Clean everything so there is no 

odour left. 

Signs that your puppy needs to 

eliminate : 

1 Whining 

2 Circling 

3 Sniffing 

4 Barking and scratching at 

the door. Take him out right 

away. 

Written by 

Khadija Mohammed 


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Destinations & Travel 

Museums in Africa For Kids 

Children’s museums are major public institutions, that offer young children powerful learning 

enrichment outside the formal classrooms of schools and crèches. Children learn through play and 

informal educational experiences, sparking their imagination, and a lifetime love of learning, building 

strong family relationships and lasting memories with the caregivers. 

Often, when families travel, one of the hardest challenges facing parents is keeping their kids entertained, 

and finding appropriate attractions for a variety of ages. For these reasons, a good museum can be a real good 

recommendation, and in some cases, even the cornerstone of an entire vacation. 

Let’s have a look at some of the high-ranking children museums across Africa: 

1 

Iziko South African Museum 

Cape Town, South Africa. 

This first children’s museum in South Africa, 

which was opened to the public in 1825 is 

located in the breath-taking city of Cape Town. 

It moved into its current location in 1897, and 

the museum offers exhibits on a variety of 

subjects including Zoology, palaeontology, and 

archaeology collections. 

iziko. org 


2 

Mindscapes children’s Museum 

Lagos, Nigeria. 

Opened on the 1st of October, 2015. The museum provides 

thoughtfully designed and dynamic spaces, exhibits, and programs 

in science, the arts, history, and culture. It offers a healthy 

blend of learning and fun. MC provides a safe environment 

to nurture creativity, play, and lifelong learning. The museum 

also serves as an educational amenity for both families and 

educators. It is a social centre that offers a culturally sensitive 

forum to help build bridges throughout the community and 

create an atmosphere to stimulate the imagination of young 

children in their formative years. 

mindscapes museum. org 

3 

Children’s Civilization and 

Creativity Center 

Cairo, Egypt 

Often, children think adults know everything and they 

consequently ask adults questions about everything. If 

you are tired of googling and looking for information 

every minute, take your child to Cairo’s children’s 

museum. Opened to the public in 2012, the museum 

covers 4,000 square meters in a 14.3-acre landscape. 

A trip to the museum begins with a look at the 

Nile, through the journey, children learn more about 

dinosaurs, early man, modern animals, and Egyptian 

history. There is also an area that focuses on the future 

of science and outer space. Outside, the museum hosts 

a garden filled with living birds, butterflies, and fish, 

along with an outdoor excavation area. It’s basically a 

mixture of everything you had no idea about. 

child museum.net

4 

Discovereum Children’s Museum 

Zimbabwe. 

Founded by Drs J. N. Maraire and A. N Chiura, the Discovereum is a learning centre that provides a safe space for children, 

teenagers, and families to engage in interactive learning about a diverse range of topics vital to the future development of 

individuals. The permanent exhibits include, amongst others, Zimbabwe heritage, ancient Egypt, grocery store, life sciences (human 

& animal anatomy), transport /maritime & energy (planes, trains, automobiles, and boasts), dinosaur cave, science laboratory 

(chemistry, physics, biology), arts and crafts auditorium, technology centre, outdoor stage and games, library as well as an 

environmental science and conservation site (air, wind, water, and soil). 

discovereum.org 


5 

Museum of Modern Art of 

Algiers 

Algeria. 

The outside of this museum offers enough exhibit 

on its own. However, the museum itself, which has 

an incredible Moorish styled interior, is one of the 

most stunning museums in Africa. It was officially 

opened in 2007. 

mama-dz.com 

Surely, children’s 

museums in Africa 

offer hugely educative 

and interactive 

opportunities for kids, 

teenagers, and even 

adults. They are an 

ideal place for those, 

who are hungry for 

new experience and 

are eager to learn. 

Definitely, children 

can learn a lot in the 

process of having fun. 



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Foods 

Beef Steak With Salad 

Ingredients 

400g beef steak, 300g cherry tomatoes, 100g onions, 2 

tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1 sachet salad 

dressing, 1 tin sweet maize, 200g seedless olive, 100g goat 

cheese, 150g lamb’s lettuce, 1 yellow paprika, 1 green paprika, 1 

red paprika, pepper, salt. 

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes 

By Tedman Oscar 

Cooking Time: 

20 minutes 

Preparation Method 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Wash and dry the steak with cooking paper. Put the grill 

on at about 60 degrees centigrade. In between, wash the 

vegetables and lettuce. Peel and cut the onions, paprika, 

and cheese. 

Grill the steak for about 15 minutes, turning halfway 

through. Cover the steak with foil for about 5 minutes. 

Season with salt and pepper if desired before serving 

Open and mix the salad dressing in a bowl, mix with 

1 TS of water and olive oil. Add the lettuce and other 

vegetables and mix together. 

Serve the salad with grilled steak and garnish with 

cheese. 



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LETTERS 

Dear Aunt Silvia, 

Aunt Silvia 

I am a great fan of yours. Thank you for 

your ever encouraging pieces of advice 

for the readers. I have recently been 

facing a big challenge. I am a single father 

with two teenagers, a boy, and girl. 

Unfortunately, my wife died of cancer 

some five years ago; so I am the one raising 

up the kids. Contrary to the family and 

friend’s advice, I don’t want to have another 

woman in my life – at least not – till my 

kids have grown up. Now that my daughter 

is reaching the puberty stage, I am worried 

and sometimes confused whether to enlighten 

her on sex education or just keep quiet, in 

view of the fact that such a topic is not 

mostly being discussed here in Africa. I feel 

uncomfortable when she asks me questions in 

that area. What is your advice? 

Yours, 

Wilson ( Harbel, Liberia) 

QUOTES 

“Well, it seems to 

me that the best 

relationships - the 

ones that last 

- are frequently 

the ones that are 

rooted in friendship. 

You know, 

one day you look 

at the person and 

you see something 

more than you did 

the night before. 

Like a switch has 

been flicked somewhere. 

And the 

person who was 

just a friend is... 

suddenly the only 

person you can 

ever imagine yourself 

with.” 

-Gillian Anderson 

Dear Wilson, 

Please do accept my condolences on the 

death of your wife. Furthermore, you 

definitely have my big congratulations on 

the giant steps you have taken towards 

giving your children the best chance for 

their future. You have made a good choice. 

Interestingly, you mentioned you have 

two teenagers, a boy, and girl, but your 

question centered on your daughter; I was 

just wondering if you think sex education 

is equally not necessary for your son. 

Regardless, I do understand your dilemma 

– especially in your attempt to satisfy 

both the social and cultural demands. 

Based on statistics available, the rate of 

teenage pregnancy, abortion, venereal 

disease is much lower in the Western 

world than in Third world countries 

like those in Africa – despite the belief 

in many quarters that the West is 

“spoiled,” especially in view of their 

liberal attitude and openness towards 

sex. The big question is why do we have 

a less teenage pregnancy, abortion etc 

in the West than in Africa? In as such 

as I am a supporter of African culture, 

one must not ignore the obvious realities. 

The knowledge they say is power. On the 

other hand, ignorance cannot only be 

dangerous, it is, to a certain extent, a 

big disease. Ignorance creates false belief, 

which could be dangerous. Often, many of 

our kids are exposed to danger due to lack 

of knowledge. You hear about unwanted 

pregnancy, sexual advances, intimidations 

and deadly abortion practices and so on. 

Most of these happen simply because of 

limited information or knowledge. 

them to make right decisions in life. 

Denying them of this vital education can 

be counterproductive. On the other hand, 

I am not saying you should encourage 

your children to be wild. No! Children can 

be brought up having good knowledge 

of sex education without necessarily 

being wayward. Definitely, I know most 

daughters (again, as mentioned above, 

sex education is not only meant for girls; 

boys need it as well) are more comfortable 

discussing intimate or sex r-related issues 

with their mum, you should, as a single 

father, create a relaxed atmosphere 

between you and your children, so that 

such a discussion will be received without 

fear or embarrassment. The worst thing 

that could happen is when children hide 

things from their parents due to fear. 

The same fear could lead them to make 

grave mistakes. Encourage them to ask 

questions, rather than fearfully taking 

an irrational decision that can ruin their 

future. For sure, you need to draw a line 

between openness and not crossing the 

border. Yes, you could be open to your 

children to help them not to make wrong 

decisions in life, and at the same time, 

maintain your African cultural borders. 

Good luck, Wilson. 

Yours, 

Sex education is not only meant 

for girls; boys need it as well” 


I strongly believe children should be 

Aunt Silvia 

taught sex education in order to empower 


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