Africa is a continent of many. Many countries, cultures, people and politics, and embedded across these are a great many languages. Africa boasts one third of the world’s languages, with over 2,000 spoken and twenty-five signed. In fact, twenty of the top twenty-five countries for linguistic diversity are located in
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Mbalax: Dance Music of Senegal and Gambia
Mbalax is a style of dance music popular in Senegal and the Gambia. It began in the early
1970s.
Restoring The Past: Benin’s Ouidah Fort
The Beninese Government has dedicated over $1 billion towards the goal of restoring culture and tourism in the country, and the restoration of the fort has been a key part of this.
Mory Kanté and the Griot tradition
Mory Kanté, a Guinean singer, songwriter and musician, sadly passed away on the 22nd May 2020. His most successful song, ‘Yéké Yéké’, was the first African single to sell over a million copies. The themes and style of his music were inspired by the griot tradition. In this article, we
What is Nollywood?
Listen to this article on the Sky Alpha Breakfast Show The film industry of Nigeria is the third biggest in the world, after the USA and India. It is commonly known as ‘Nollywood,’ just like America’s Hollywood, and India’s Bollywood. The Nigerian film industry continues to grow rapidly and has
Cook Off becomes first Zimbabwean film to appear on Netflix
The film will be available to watch in many countries around the world on the streaming service . Netflix is a service that allows customers to watch a wide number of television shows and films on the internet without needing a DVD or physical copy. What is Cook Off? Cook
Urban Art: transforming the cities of Africa
Many artists find that urban art is a great way to express themselves while improving the appearance of their local area. In some African cities, urban art has become a key part of the city landscape, and has even become a tourist attraction. WHAT IS URBAN ART? Urban art includes
Martial arts: self-defence and cultural heritage
Many people find that martial arts can help them in their mental and physical development. In many cultures, they play an important role in the celebration of cultural heritage. In Africa, many martial arts are hundreds, or even thousands of years old, and continue to be popular today. In some
Baking in Bangui: Women Against War in the Central African Republic
Confronted by civil war, women in the Central African Republic are creating inclusive initiatives to rebuild their homeland. From baking bread in Bangui to financing coffee and cake business across the country, the Central African Republic’s women are dedicated to strengthening both the country’s culture and its economy. A History
Grand Egyptian Museum Delays Opening
The Grand Egyptian Museum has had to delay its opening due to the spread of . The Grand Egyptian Museum is located in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt. The Museum is located near the , which were built 5000 years ago. What does the museum hold? The Museum is