Culture

Local Cameroonians celebrating the Ngouon Festival. Photo credit - UNESCO

NGOUON: THE EMBLEMATIC FESTIVAL OF THE BAMOUNS A FESTIVAL THAT HAS TRANSCENDED GENERATIONS

Introduction  After a long absence from the Cameroon festival scene, due to Covid 19 and the death of the 19th king of the dynasty, His Majesty Ibrahim Mbouombouo Njoya, in September 2021, Ngouon is back with a vengeance. With a date set for 29 November to 08 December 2024 in

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Ivorian people playing music and dancing. Photo credit - Getty Images

The Current Musical Genres in Cote d’Ivoire

Introduction  Ivory Coast brings together various ethnic cultures. From there, several musical styles wreak havoc in the audiovisual landscape. These very particular musical genres have been the basis of great success both nationally and internationally. Passing through Ziglibity, Zoblazo, and Zouk to name a few, Ivorian music has undergone a

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Réveil de l’Afrique

S’il suffisait d’aimer,   L’Afrique serait une terre   Aux mille couleurs larmoyantes.     S’il suffisait d’apprendre,   L’Afrique serait une terre   Redoutable aux jeunes continents.     S’il suffisait d’écrire,   Nos cœurs seraient des plaques   Où érigent nos plumes de vie.     À la vie, à la joie, à l’Afrique,   Qui naîtra et

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Wearing natural and traditional hair

Cultural identity: Wearing natural and traditional hair

Introduction Having become fashionable in the 2000s, natural hair known as Nappy and its traditional models are rising from the ashes. On social networks, we’ve seen an explosion of photos of nappy hair and traditional styles, which for a long time were considered unattractive, unkempt or even comb-breaking. Now, the

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Mount Loura

Mount Loura: La dame du Mali (Néné Foutah)

Introduction At the heart of the Republic of Guinea stands the world-famous Dame du Mali (Néné Foutah), a silhouette and presumed pareidolia of a woman visible on the eastern flank of Mount Loura. A mountain that constitutes the highest peak of the Fouta Djallon massif. It culminates at 1, 515

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THE MOST FAMOUS TOURIST SPOTS IN AFRICA

Introduction Africa is home to some virtually unknown tourist attractions. The continent is considered to be one of the most emblematic tourist destinations. Here are some unknown tourist sites… #1- The Serengeti    Known for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and annual wildebeest and zebra migration, this area is considered to

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Mende traditional belief

Metaphysical Foundations of Mende Traditional Belief Systems in Sierra Leone

Introduction Metaphysics, a branch of philosophy, explores fundamental questions of reality, existence, and causality. In African traditional religions, it reveals how communities understand and connect with the world. This article examines the Mende traditional religion in Sierra Leone, highlighting its metaphysical foundations and influence on their view of reality.  

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Adapting to Change: The Khoisan Journey in Huila Province, Angola

Introduction  The Khoisan people, indigenous inhabitants of Southern Africa, have undergone significant changes in their way of life due to their interactions with neighbouring Bantu groups and broader societal pressures. In Derruba Sêndy, located in Quipungo, Huila province in Angola, the Khoisan have seen transformations in their eating habits, attire,

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