The Kingdom of Kongo was one of the most powerful states in Central Africa. Kongo was founded in around 1390, …
Culture
Ghana, Mali and Songhai: What makes these West African empires special?
(The following is my interpretation of Roderick McIntosh’s book, The Peoples of the Middle Niger: The Island of Gold, first …
Africans in the world: Explorers, traders and pilgrims
In the fourteenth century, two major expeditions set out from the Mali Empire in West Africa, which was reaching the …
How to take better photos by just using your Smartphone
In the last couple of years, photography and technology have changed a lot. The way we experience photography through computers, …
Easy tips for improving your photography of landscape pictures
It can happen to everybody. You see a beautiful landscape and you want to capture the moment – but your …
Women in African agriculture: How improving women’s rights helps the agricultural sector
AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA
The agriculture sector is a vital part of African society and the African economy. According to the …
How to find an interesting subject for your photography
Sometimes it takes a while to find out what it is that interests you the most and what you enjoy …
3 easy steps for photography beginners
Photography has become more than a hobby for the most of us. It has become a big part of our …
Breaking down gender division – Women in sports
Sport is a great way of bringing people together. Teams like TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo are …
Ancient West African history: The Nok Kingdom (900/1000 BC – 200/300 AD)
The Nok Kingdom (900/1000 BC – 200/300 AD, approximate dates) was an early Iron Age civilisation in Western Africa. The …