Cartographic Curiosities
This salty sea is so lifeless, you might say it’s having a dead quiet day - every day
What is the Dead Sea?
In this series, a supernatural notebook’s rules are absolute, and the greatest mind games unfold between a genius and a detective whose name is an alias.
What is Death Note?
This mockumentary about the Slough office life is so cringefully accurate, it has even been adapted in the US
What is "The Office"?
This Tomato based cuisine has sparked many online wars between West-African countries
What is "Jollof Rice"?
This gold-medal Olympic boxer, armed with two first names and heavyweight social media clout, recently delivered a viral beatdown that was definitely not a YouTube tutorial.
Who is "Anthony Joshua"?
The river that runs through London shares part of its name with a famous bridge and a monastic order.
What is River Thames?
Humanity’s last refuge in this story is behind three concentric walls, but the true enemy may have been within them all along
What is Attack on Titan?
This darkly colored tv show reflects back on society, the dangers of technology
What is "Black Mirror"?
This fried starchy staple shares a colloquial name with a prehistoric flightless bird
What is "Fried Plantain/Dodo"?
This 1885 event, overseen by European powers, carved up Africa and placed Nigeria under British “influence.”
What is the "Berlin Conference"?
Don’t be rift with jealousy, this vast valley system in Africa is literally tearing the continent apart.
What is the Great Rift Valley?
A young outcast’s dream is to lead his village, and his signature technique involves creating shadow clones, thousands of them.
What is Naruto?
This consulting detective and his Hobbit-like friend solve crimes so brilliantly, you'll gladly pay your TV license just to watch their deductions—no "elementary" refunds.
What is "Sherlock"?
This doughy, round staple - so irresistibly good it earned a doubly repetitive name - stirred up a global online frenzy in the 2020s, often seen taking a dip in vibrant soups
What is "fufu"?
This British lord’s 1914 merger of North and South was less ‘love at first sight’ and more a marriage of convenience.
Who is 'Lord Lugard"?
This fruity-named river in Southern Africa is a real gem; its basin has yielded enough diamonds to make it a geologist’s favorite “sparkling” beverage.
What is the Orange River?
Substitute soul reapers, hollow masks, and zanpakutō releases define this series where the dead and the living often clash.
What is Bleach?
To time-travel with this iconic Doctor, you'll need more than a police box, you'll need a valid broadcasting permit.
What is "Doctor Who"?
This popular Nigerian street food, spicy grilled meat, shares its name with a Middle Eastern dish of spiced minced meat.
What is "Suya" or "Suya Kebab"?
Armed with her iconic braids, a "mayo" stain on her lips, and a historic bid for PM, this British-Nigerian MP swapped tech for politics - proving she’s bad enough to shake up Westminster
Who is "Kemi Badenoch"?
Visiting this archipelago could be a phi-nomenal experience—it’s literally named after a Greek letter spread across the Pacific.
What is Fiji?
A cybernetic young woman with a prosthetic body seeks vengeance in a dystopian city, guided by a hacker who exists only in the network.
What is Ghost in the Shell?
This acclaimed BBC drama focusing on AC-12, the police anti-corruption unit, famous for its intense interrogations and dense jargon like "OCG," "CHIS," and "UCO."
What is Line of Duty?
This smooth, stretchy staple doesn't require an oven, just a mortar, pestle, and strong arms. It speaks a universal language at West African tables, where it's often the silent partner to vibrant, hearty soups
What is pounded yam (iyan)?
This velvet-voiced icon, born in Nigeria and raised in England, fronted a band whose very name became a synonym for cool, blending soulful restraint with transatlantic grace
Who is Sade Adu?