Culture

Jews in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Overview

There are also many people of Nigerian Igbo nationality who believe that they are descended from some of the 12 tribes of Israel

Wangarĩ Maathai: Activist And Environmentalist

Wangarĩ Maathai was a Kenyan social, political and environmental activist who was a leading figure in the environmentalist movement in Africa and across the world.

The NBA Dream Finally Arrives in Africa

Giannis is feared among the league for his athleticism and impressive skills around the court. Impressively, his talent follows a long line of African stars in the NBA.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The Lisabi Lioness

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a 20th century Nigerian activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for greater economic and political rights for women and campaigning against British rule in her country

The African Roots of Modern Mathematics

Many historians argue that the Ishango bone is the oldest known mathematical object.

African Writing Scripts: Not Just The Latin Alphabet

The Ge’ez script in Ethiopia, for example, has existed in some form for 2,000 years. It’s still used today to write

War And Peace: Jollof Edition

Jollof rice is a vibrant red or orange dish that represents both celebration and competition. But several countries claim to have the best version of this dish. It’s causing friendly debate throughout West African communities at home and abroad.

Roman Africa Part 4: Art And Archaeology

Egyptian pyramids are not the only ones. The ancient Nubians, from modern-day Sudan, built more pyramids than the Egyptians! There are 220 still standing today. They were built from around 300 BCE to 200 CE.

Roman Africa Part 3: Theatre And Literature

There were two types of theatre plays in Rome: tragedy, and comedy. There is a legend that a man called Livius Andronicus was the first Roman playwright. He apparently wrote both comedy and tragedy around 240 BCE, but his works do not survive