Born in a village just outside Cairo in 1931 into a family of 9 children, one of the most outspoken …
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‘MANSA MUSA: AFRICAN KING AND THE RICHEST MAN IN HISTORY’
WHO WAS MANSA MUSA?
Mansa Musa was king of the empire of Mali for 25 years in the early 1300s. …
Rumba Museum opens in Kinshasa
Following the death of the musician Papa Wemba, the Congolese government decided to purchase his main residence in Kinshasa, the …
NUBIANS, EGYPT’S MOST SIGNIFICANT MINORITY
INTRODUCTION
Nubians are one of the largest ethnic minorities in modern-day Egypt and Sudan. Their historical homeland of Nubia stretches …
African Union Holds Seminar on ‘Silencing the Guns in Africa’ Through Art
On the 13th of December 2021, the Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security of the African Union began …
RUNNING AS A CULTURE; THE STORY OF HELLAH SIDIBE
WHY RUN?
Running is a fantastic sport that can be done anytime, anywhere. Good for both body and soul, you …
CULTURAL CHANGES IN AFRICA’S FASHION WORLD
The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of any society are in constant flux. Nowadays, concerning the diversification of gender identities, …
THE AFRICAN MASQUERADE
Masquerades are traditional events, involving masked dancers that embody different spirits. They happen during festivals, ceremonies, or rituals and can …
NIGER’S NATIONAL DISH: DJERMA STEW
An Austrian proverb reads, “Love nourishes the soul like food nourishes the body.” However, when it comes to food in …
THE CALL TO RETURN STOLEN AFRICAN ARTIFACTS
During colonial control across Africa in the 19th century, many cultural treasures, artifacts, and objects were stolen and auctioned. …