WHAT DO THE COLOUR WHITE AND IVORY HAVE IN COMMON?
In the Edo culture, the colour white has a very …
Culture
The Ivory Vessels of the Yoruba Owo Kings
THE HISTORY OF THE YORUBA OWO KINGDOM
In the 18th Century, modern day southern Nigeria was known as the Yoruba …
Emperor Tewodros II’s hair is returned to Ethiopia
The in the United Kingdom has returned the hair of former Ethiopian Emperor, , to Ethiopia. The hair was cut …
Skin lightening & colourism – A post-colonial legacy?
SKINCARE IN AFRICA
Skincare is a rapidly growing market worldwide. In Africa, the beauty and personal care industry is expected …
Spotlight on Human Trafficking: A2ES – Arts to End Slavery
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: WHAT IS IT?
Human trafficking is the illegal movement of people from one country or area to another, …
Africa’s Linguistic Divisions
A CONTINENT OF MANY LANGUAGES
Even though Africa is home to an estimated 2,000 local languages, the majority of languages …
Wave of Afro-optimism found amongst Africa’s youth
AFRICA YOUTH SURVEY 2020
has discovered a strong optimism for the future amongst Africa’s youth. Fourteen countries across the African …
Cultural Dance – A Way Of Life
Many people find that traditional dance unites the mind, body and community. There are many different and unique forms of …
University of Pretoria set to bring pro-Afrikaans linguistic policy to an end
The in South Africa will soon be ‘phasing out’ Afrikaans as its educational medium. The language will be replaced by …
The “Soap-Opera” Genre: Fact or Fiction?
WHAT IS A ‘SOAP-OPERA’?
A “soap-opera” is a dramatised television series based on real life. The majority of soap-operas are …