Ethiopia’s musicians fled the country after the 1974 revolution – how their unique Afro-inspired culture lives on
Musicians were part of a mass outflow of people from the Horn of Africa that began as a direct outcome of the Ethiopian revolution.
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‘Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind – a rarity in African countries
He was a bold journalist who was not afraid to say what he thought was right.
Street scrolls: The beats, rhymes, and spirituality of Latin hip-hop – taking a clue from Afro hip-hop?
Hip-hop turns 50 this summer, and throughout its history, Latinos’ experiences have been important threads in this music’s cries for justice.
From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.
From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth and Black nationalist activism
Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.
Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practice a rock art African tradition that tells their stories
The ongoing Samburu rock art tradition presents a unique chance to know where, when and why rock art was created.
Black students in Ghana talk about their social media addiction, and how it affects their use of English
English is Ghana’s official language and is the medium of instruction for all levels of education.
Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution to Black people
We studied the possibility and sustainability of using natural leaves as packaging material for traditional foods in Nigeria.
Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?
Cleopatra’s story told by Western experts on Egypt’s behalf is an act of separating the culture from its people.
Obaro Ikime was one of Nigeria’s great scholars – he showed why history matters in building Black African nations
He taught us all – and is still teaching us – about the need to challenge what seem to be conventional narratives of society that are largely informed by vested interests.