The Mali Empire was a West African empire, which existed from 1235 to 1670. At its height, it covered parts of modern-day Sierra Leone, Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Ivory Coast. It is most famous for its great wealth – the Emperor (1280-1337) is believed to
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Genji hip-hop: who are the female artists inspiring change in Senegal?
Hip-hop culture has had a huge impact on society. Whether you enjoy it or not, it is difficult to deny its power to bring change to the world we live in. The latest example of its positive influence comes from Senegal, where an all-female collective of 70 artists and musicians
The Headrests Made to Protect the Hair of the Luba Elite
Luba people and their socio-economic history The Luba people live in the south-east of what is now the . Historically, this region is known to be quite wealthy. This is because of the complex trade routes which crossed into the region. The elaborate trading in the area began as early
What is Nairobi’s ‘Ghetto Classics Orchestra’?
The Ghetto Classics Orchestra is an orchestra that was set up in 2007 in one of Nairobi’s slums, Korogocho. The slum is located near a very large landfill site (rubbish dump) which can be very unsafe. The site has many gangs, making it even more dangerous for young people who
Charlotte Maxeke – South Africa’s ‘Mother of Black Freedom
Charlotte Maxeke (1874-1939) was a South African religious leader, social worker and political activist. She fought against the system in South Africa (a system of segregation and discrimination based on race) and for women’s rights, and is often honoured as South Africa’s ‘Mother of Black Freedom’. LIFE AND ACTIVISM: Charlotte
The Ivory Pendant of the Iyoba Queen Mother
WHAT DO THE COLOUR WHITE AND IVORY HAVE IN COMMON? In the Edo culture, the colour white has a very important symbolic meaning. It is a colour associated with ritual purity (freedom from contamination) and is also associated with Olokun. Olokun is the name for the god of the sea,
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 kingdom of Owo. The Owo became powerful through multiple factors. The two most important reasons are trade and conquest (when one community takes control over another community through military force).
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 from the head of the Emperor after he had comitted suicide during an attack by the British in 1868. HAPPENED DURING THE 1868 ATTACK? In 1862, Emperor Tewodros was facing
Skin lightening & colourism – A post-colonial legacy?
Skin toning, skin lightening and skin brightening, are all euphemisms for skin bleaching
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, with the aim of exploiting them. Typically, victims of human trafficking may be victims of forced labour or . Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery. THE FIGHT TO