Dambe, the African combat sport tied to historical warfare, known for its brutality
Dambe, also known as Kokawa, is an African combat sport that originated in northern Nigeria and was used to prepare men for war in the olden days.
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HOMOWO FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING HARVEST AND MIGRATION
The Homowo festival is a vibrant and significant cultural celebration observed by the Ga people of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
Up-and-coming African American photographers
These extraordinary artists are transforming the visual environment by presenting fresh viewpoints, celebrating diversity, defying stereotypes, and capturing the essence of the African American experience.
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.
The Reading Quilt: The Marva Collins’ Way
This month “The Reading Quilt” shines a spotlight on the late Marva Collins, who worked passionately to help educate African American children who were dismissed as learning disabled, harmful, or unloveable.
US’ Coco Gauff Vs UK’s Emma Raducanu
They are both world class tennis sensation who stunned the world at Wimbledon 2019 Open in London.
11 Incredible Guinness World Records Held by Black People
It’s frequently claimed that records are set only to be surpassed and replaced with better ones.
THE BEAUTY OF THE MASSAI TRADITIONAL JUMPING DANCE
The Massai people of Kenya in East Africa are known for their various cultural traditions, a lifestyle that is nature-focused, and the age-old ceremonies amongst which is the famous Adumu dance.
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.
National anthems: how composers in South Africa and India are reimagining them
In recent work, two prominent contemporary composers, Philip Miller in South Africa and Amit Chaudhuri in India, have explored fresh ways of interpreting national anthems.