Among the many festivals that occur within the year in the Central African country, FENAC has no ethnic or religious appendage attached to it but is set aside to celebrate and promote the country’s multi-ethnic peculiarities and to showcase the rich cultural history of the people expressed in music, arts, dance, and other creative form.
Nigeria, like so many other African countries, has a fascinating history intertwined with antiquity, trade, sculptures, and many other cultural practices which were a major preoccupation of the early people.
The month of October comes with celebrations for many communities in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
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.
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.
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris became a presence on the national scene, her name – a common one for women in India – has attracted a lot of attention, most specifically for its pronunciation.
Held in October, Festival Kreol is an event that expresses the rich diversity, history, and blend of traditions of the small Island of Seychelles. Across all 155 parts of the Island, several cultural activities involving art, music, dancing, and more importantly, an experience of the famous Creole cuisine take place leading up to a colorful march through the nation’s capital.
What would our lives be like without those who sacrificed everything for our well-being? While Hollywood may be filled with fictional heroes saving the day, Angola has several real-life legends who fought for their country’s freedom.
September 11th, 2001 could have just been an ordinary day for many living in the United States. For many Africans living in the diaspora, especially in the United States, that day began with the occasional hustle and bustle they had become accustomed to.
