While films serve to entertain, they also help appreciate and tell tales of our practices and ways of life. However, we sometimes want to see movies explore unique African cultures and even recount some of their histories.
Think naming ceremonies are just for newborns? Think again! In Rwanda, gorillas get their naming ceremonies, just like humans. Kwita Izina, meaning “to give a name” in Kinyarwanda, has been part of Rwandan culture for centuries.
Enjoy the beginning of October, and check out these low-cost or free festivities focusing on career development, underground music, an abolitionist’s journey, and the music of Cuba.
Check out these low-cost or free festivities focusing on Halloween, community flea markets, fundraisers, empowerment workshops, and jazz concerts.
Whether it is Afro Beats, Soukous, Amapiano, Highlife, or Makossa, African music has come of age and has become a regular feature all around the world, impacting audiences, initiating collaboration among other artists, and generally shaping the global entertainment experience.
The city of Mombasa is one of the largest cities in Kenya located in East Africa. With access to the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is recognized as a tourist hub, even though it boasts some transportation and manufacturing activities.
Despite the daunting challenges Black Philadelphians have faced throughout history – these four writers convey an enduring faith in family and community, and a hope that Philadelphia will fulfill its promises of equality to its Black citizens.
As the harmony of autumn whispers through the winds of change, let’s go out and enjoy these engaging low-cost or free festivities focusing on ethnic flag raisings, parades, peace poetry projects, and jazz concerts.
Her style of music was unique and defies categories. Most importantly, she was a voice of national unity, calling for tolerance and justice through her music and her films.
Lingala, a captivating blend of traditional African rhythms, Latin melodies, and French influences, features infectious beats, intricate guitar riffs, and soulful vocals.
