Meet Adebisi Akanji: The Legendary Nigerian Sculptor and Chief Priest Behind the Osun Shrine
When you think of artistry that bridges culture, history, and tradition, few names resonate as powerfully as Adebisi Akanji. Born in the 1930s, Akanji was not just any artist; he was the Olúwo (chief priest) of the Ògbóni lodge Ilédì Lárọ̀ Ohùntótó in Òṣogbo, Ọ̀ṣun State, Nigeria. But his journey to becoming a cultural icon […]
Tracing Our Roots: How Fiji’s First Settlers and the Spread of Lapita Culture Connect Us All
Fiji’s 1st settlers arrived from the island of MELANASIA around 3,500 years ago. They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware. Lapita Ware is a pottery style that is usually associated to a well developed level of skills in navigation, canoe building and horticulture. Some groups of Fiji […]