“Why Water & Cassava?
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Cassava
Cassava is a delicious tuber root found in the continents of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is estimated that over 500 million people agree with me in eating this delicious tuber. Depending on your food language you might also know Cassava as Fufu, Mangú, Sakora, etc. Cassava is known throughout Asia as Tapioca. The Bubble Tea Culture in Asia goes beyond guzzling teas and chewing tapioca. It is a place for loved ones to meet and interact with each other while playing never ending board games.
“A bit about me!”
I grew up in Cameroon and Cassava is imprinted in Cameroonian food identity. Cassava in the morning is known as pap. Pap (Cassava oatmeal) often eaten with a deep fried sweet dough known as puff-puff. Have you ever experienced this deliciousness? If your answer is no, you better look high and low for a Cameroonian,(I am biased) …. Then say “Ah dey beg you for pap and puff-puff”. I just gave you free cool points. Cassava is a huge part of African and Asian gastronomic identity.
“WATER, WATER...”
Water makes up 71% of the planet but 630 million people have no access to clean water. I experienced dysentery, cholera, and typhoid most of my childhood and tween years. I remember few classmates passing away from water borne related illnesses. I appreciate clean water in platitude of ways, I could never explain. It is a privilege to drink and wash in clean water. Africa and Asia have major water security concerns. My lack of access to clean water created my obsession with water. I grew up listening to epic stories that hail from lakes, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. My Maternal lineage as it relates to their spirituality is deeply linked to the Ocean and this is part of their identity. With regards to not having access to clean water, please do not read that as tears of Afro-pessimism. I stand more on the middle of Afro-optimism.
“WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I am local of many places but this is a VERY HARD QUESTION ”
I was born in the Lone Star State to an American father and a Cameroonian mother. I have stayed in the U.K, United States, and Cameroon. While I am a Texan by birth, I was re-born in Brooklyn, NY and my heart is forever in Anchorage, Alaska.
“ Ah yes! I believe in many things but in this order:- Water, Coffee, Shea Butter, Nut based oils, Raw Juices, Fruits, Veggies and Profanity. Comments that are derogatory to any person regardless of their race, nationality, sexuality, religion, self-identified gender, ethnicity and any other identifier will be blocked/deleted. I have a low tolerance for Sugar Honey (in my) Ice Tea, please read that again. Water & Cassava is open to respectful discussions and critique.”
This blog is meant for you to go search, I give a seed you go plant the tree!!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
“Muldays Monday- Water related topics such as Water Scarcity, Water Security and Water Mythology”
“Cassava Tuesdays- Soft Power and Country Branding of African Countries in Africa & Asian Spaces.....
The F word in International Relations will be discussed
Failing and Fragile States of Africa”
#Cassavadiplommacy #CassavaEconomics
#Cassavadiplommacy #CassavaEconomics
“Public Health Wednesdays (PHW)- International Health Month Observances including Health related subjects that impact African and Asian Spaces.
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“Silk Road Thursdays- Soft Power and Country Branding of ASEAN states, South Korea, Japan and China in Africa and in Asia”
“Friday Ramblings: Complete Raw brutal honesty on moving to another country to start a business with all the ups and downs. ”
My name is Fatimaah-Joso. I am currently in Seoul, South Korea with my startup ESE & SEGYE!
“While this blog touches on the International Relations dynamics between Africa and Asian states, pop-culture is part of this story. I will also quote -isms that are rooted from the diaspora of African people . ”