Surviving modernity and civilisation, Temotsi stands to be one of the most unique traditional weddings in Nigeria. Temotsi is viewed as a showcase of the beauty in African tradition. The several methods for traditional wedding are beginning to escape most African families. However, there are many lessons that can be
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Symbolic new statue in Benin
Since the 8th of May an immense statue has been slowly unveiled behind the Palais de la Marina, close to the Palais des Congrès and the Port Autonome de Cotonou in Benin’s capital Porto-Novo. A photo of the statue by photojournalist Eric Ahounou, made the rounds on the web, provoking a
Nawal El Saadawi, ‘Egypt’s most radical woman’
Born in a village just outside Cairo in 1931 into a family of 9 children, one of the most outspoken feminist leaders in the Arab-speaking world, El Saadawi wrote her first novel at the age of 13 years old and continued to write about her own experiences and those of
‘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. His empire was far larger than the modern day state of Mali; it also included Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania and Gambia. What makes Mansa Musa notable, though, is his wealth. In
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 capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and transform it into a museum celebrating Congolese rumba. Papa Wemba Papa Wemba’s career began when he joined the music group Zaiko Langa
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 from Aswan to Khartoum, stretching along the river Nile and the huge deserts on both of its banks. THE NUBIAN CAPITAL The cultural centre of modern-day Nubia is the city
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 a high-level seminar, in which more than forty African artists from five sub-regions were invited to discuss strategies for raising public awareness for peaceful conflict resolution under the ‘Silencing the Guns’
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 don’t have to run at a certain pace or cover any specific distance to reap the benefits. As in the case of Hellah Sidibe, who took up running regularly after
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, cultural and societal change is not only necessary but also inevitable. In Africa, cultural change based on the deconstruction of gender norms has adopted a new manifestation; fashion. African clothing
THE AFRICAN MASQUERADE
Masquerades are traditional events, involving masked dancers that embody different spirits. They happen during festivals, ceremonies, or rituals and can involve songs, dances, drama, and poetry. Masquerades reclaim the African heritage that was lost during colonial times, by embracing the spirit of African culture and customs and giving meaning to