The Yearly Gerewol ‘Wife-Stealing’ Festival Explained
Whatever you do, try not to take your wife there on a vacation, she just might not come back with you.
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The Benin Bronze Head: Secrets of a Classic Piece
In Africa, among the many great works of art that exist on the continent, one stands out for the rich historical narrative it tells about a culture and civilization that thrived long before the advent of colonialism. That remarkable work of art is the famous Benin Bronze Head.
What May 25 Really Means for Africans in 2026
First established as African Freedom Day in 1958 by visionary leaders like Kwame Nkrumah, the event evolved on May 25, 1963, when 31 independent African heads of state convened in Ethiopia to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU).
Why International Jazz Day Still Matters in 2026
This year, the April 30th celebration will entail a 10-year anniversary All-Star Global concert live stream.
Sierra Leone: The Curse of Abundance, Resistance, and a History of Diasporan Repatriation
Today, in 1961, the West African country of Sierra Leone achieved independence from the British. Let’s celebrate the country’s independence by exploring the role of abundant natural resources in the country, resistance to slavery, and its growing legacy of African diaspora repatriation.
The History of Black Physicians in Philadelphia and the Hospitals They Built
Source: Wikipedia Philadelphia holds a central location in the history of American medicine. The city was home to the first…
The Unbroken Thread of Memory and Nationhood on Senegal Independence Day 2026
The story of Senegalese independence is one of the most intellectually rich and complex chapters in the history of African liberation. It was a movement fought in both the political arenas of Paris and Dakar, and in the realm of culture, poetry, and philosophy.
Honoring Victims of The 1994 Rwanda Genocide
Today, the memory of the genocide has become a painful yet necessary reminder of humanity’s failings and abdication of our collective responsibility to be our brother’s keeper. Through testimonies, memorial sites, and annual commemorations, the voices of those lost continue to echo through time.
Op-Ed | The World Applauded, Philadelphia Blinked, and President Mahama Stood Tall
There is an African proverb that says, “Mgeni njoo, mwenyeji apone” – “Let the guest come so that the host may be healed.” It suggests that a visitor brings more than just their presence; they bring news and blessings that can restore a home to new strength.
Ghana Pushes History Forward as UN Declares Slavery a Crime Against Humanity
In a defining moment for global justice and historical reckoning, the United Nations has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognizing slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as crimes against humanity. This move signals a shift from acknowledgment to formal classification, placing one of history’s darkest chapters within the highest category of international crimes.