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.
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‘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From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.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.
Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practice a rock art African tradition that tells their stories
The ongoing Samburu rock art tradition presents a unique chance to know where, when and why rock art was created.
11 Incredible Guinness World Records Held by Black People
It’s frequently claimed that records are set only to be surpassed and replaced with better ones.
THE BEAUTY OF THE MASSAI TRADITIONAL JUMPING DANCE
The Massai people of Kenya in East Africa are known for their various cultural traditions, a lifestyle that is nature-focused, and the age-old ceremonies amongst which is the famous Adumu dance.
Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?
Cleopatra’s story told by Western experts on Egypt’s behalf is an act of separating the culture from its people.