Mama Ngina Kenyatta at 90: the quiet power behind Kenya’s famous political family
She was by her husband’s side when Kenya won independence 60 years ago and for many turbulent years thereafter.
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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids make Britain’s Got Talent history – here’s the reality of ‘orphanages’ around the world
The attention on Ghetto Kids presents a chance to acknowledge the lived realities of approximately 5.4 million children worldwide growing up in institutional care.
Kente: A symbol of the rich culture of the Ashanti people of Ghana
Traditionally, Kente cloth was reserved for Ashanti royalty, where it originated from, who wore it during sacred ceremonies.
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.
A Glimpse into Zimbabwe’s Ancient Architecture
The ruins are believed to have been built between the 11th and 15th centuries by the ancestors of the Shona people.
‘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.
From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.
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.
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.
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.