“You have captured my liver or my liver pines for you”. In the village of Imilchil in the Northern African country of Morocco, not only are these words a common phrase, but they are also uttered as part of the rituals of the Imilchil Marriage Festival.
Vashti Dubois and the establishment of The Colored Girls Museum (TCGM) were always destined to be a partnership that worked. As a Black woman whose work focused strongly on issues impacting girls and women of color, Vashti Dubois had invested a large portion of her career in non-profit and art organizations.
In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others. – Nelson Mandela
From ancient kingdoms to century-old innovations, these archaeological sites and discoveries strengthen the argument for the role of the continent and its place in charting humanity’s progress.
With various educational support initiatives like grants, scholarships, alternative financial aid, student loans among many others, young Black teens from the ages of 15 – 17 years are gaining access to universities and enrolling for programs across various fields of study.
No matter the celebration, whether historic market days, cultural music and dance activities, or events to commemorate special days in the lives of the people who occupy that region, there is always something captivating to look forward to. Let us explore some Northern African traditional festivals and events.
On 21 March 2025, at its 35th Independence Day celebration, Namibia officially inaugurated a three-woman leadership team: Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as President, Lucia Witbooi as Vice‑President, and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as Speaker of the National Assembly.
Perhaps one of cinema’s biggest triumphs is in providing a platform where Black artists can address the many misconceptions about their histories that have been fuelled by slavery and colonialism.
For first-generation migrants, the shared link between their cultural ties and ancestral roots remains strong despite the length of years spent outside the continent. But for second-generation migrants also known as diaspora babies, they are the embodiment of two worlds which presents a continuous struggle as they seek to find their identity in two societies one of which is the continent from which their parents come, and the society in which they were born and live.
How relevant is the payment of bride price in modern-day African relationships? Or perhaps the question should read, Should bride price still have a place in the traditional marriage process in African societies?
