IGBO FAMILIES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES
One of the remarkable things about the socio-cultural life of the Igbo ethnic group is their ability to provide communal support to each other, especially in times of great need.
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A May Memorial Salute
Let’s bring on the patriotic pomp and circumstance with these upcoming low-cost or free neighborhood festivities, plus some other non-Memorial Day nuggets.
CELEBRATION OF LOVE – AN IGBO WEDDING
Igba Nkwu Nwanyi is the Igbo traditional marriage ceremony celebrating love.
Cleopatra’s skin color didn’t matter in ancient Egypt – her strategic role in world history did
Much debate has raged about her ethnicity. The queen was of Greek ancestry. In the Netflix series she’s played by a black actress.
Africa’s Waterfalls: Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
Waterfalls in Africa are not only beautiful to look at, but they also play a vital role in the continent’s environment.
South Africa’s hidden jazz history is being restored album by album
It’s fitting that Johannesburg is among 12 cities featured in the 2023 Unesco International Jazz Day, themed “jazz journey around the world”
How Burna Boy set the world alight with his mixed brew of influences
Burna spent years experimenting with different sounds in London and South Africa and his ragga-inspired vocal style became distinctive.
In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes
Much has been made about Michael Jordan’s representation or lack thereof in “Air.”
From Nigeria to the world: Afrobeats is having a global moment
Another Grammy Awards season and there is a growing list of African nominees.