Georges Budagu Makoko, Author at Amjambo Africa

Editorial: Yes, Maine should welcome recent arrivals

Georges Budagu Makoko | Jun 17, 2019

In 1994, right after the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, when conflict was about to roll...

Time & Family: Cultural Differences

Georges Budagu Makoko | Jun 7, 2019

As soon as immigrants from Africa arrive in Maine, they are struck by how busy Americans are, and...

Country Focus: Angola

Georges Budagu Makoko | Jun 4, 2019

The Republic of Angola is located along the Atlantic coastline in southwest Africa. Angola is 13.6...

Food & Health: Cultural Differences

Georges Budagu Makoko | May 10, 2019

Scientists agree that the food we put in our bodies every day, as well as the environment we live...

Country Focus: Rwanda

Georges Budagu Makoko | May 10, 2019

The Republic of Rwanda is a tiny, landlocked country in the east central part of Africa, known as...

From the Ground: Sudan

Georges Budagu Makoko | May 3, 2019

“Un fruit ne tombe que quand il est mûr, mais devant l’ouragan et la tempête de l’histoire, mûr ou...

Culture plays a key role in the way we live and interact with others. Understanding our own culture as well as those of others helps bridge gaps and eases efforts to work and socialize well together. One visible cultural...

Culture – Weddings

Georges Budagu Makoko | Mar 30, 2019

Akryoshe nti gahera mwitama “Something sweet does not last a long time in your mouth” Weddings are...

What’s in a Word: Swearing in America

Georges Budagu Makoko | Mar 29, 2019

Many immigrants express shock at the frequent, casual swearing and cursing they hear from Americans. Profanity is not acceptable in most African societies, so newcomers are taken by surprise when they hear vulgarity from people...