A music recording in London in 1922 by Rev Josiah Ransome-Kuti (grandfather of music icon Fela Kuti) is regarded as the first formal effort at commercialising and “popularising” Nigerian music.
These photographers are rewriting narratives, questioning prejudices, and motivating action via striking photos.
In her book Letter to My Daughter (Random House, 2008), Angelou details her life as a young mother to a daughter she never had.
Burna Boy seems to be claiming to have created a new genre, Afrofusion, causing much debate.
Black Americans have imprinted on the globe in multiple fields, including politics, entertainment, athletics, and science.
Black brilliance has had a wider influence, and it has played an essential part in shaping our society today.
Senegal’s reinterpretation of heritage sites enables it to overcome the legacies of the slave trade and colonialism.
The authorship – and therefore origins – of jollof rice (called ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling) is the subject of a spicy debate between West African nations.
To pose for a photograph became an empowering act for African Americans. It served as a way to counteract racist caricatures that distort facial features and mocked Black society.
The necessity to address the preservation and appreciation of African languages and dialects has become crucial.
