Introduction
Since the inscription of the Guruna on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list by UNESCO in 2025, confusion …
Culture
Yizo Yizo: Soweto on Screen and the Power of Representation
Introduction
When Yizo Yizo first aired in 1999, South African audiences had never seen anything like it. This was more …
“Variaminanana”, A Mixed French–Malagasy Language Typical of Madagascar
Introduction
In Madagascar, all you need to do is listen to the people around you to notice a unique way …
Culture: A Driver of Unity and Development in Africa
Introduction
Culture plays a central role in African societies. It shapes identities, unites communities, and transmits essential values from one …
The Cultural and Mental Impact of Marital Norms on Women in South Africa
Introduction
Culture shapes identity, values, and behaviour, connecting people to their heritage and community. While it offers belonging and unity, …
Where Do My Roots Lie?
Where do my roots lie?
In the depths of my yesterday,
Trying to pour into
The waterways of my tomorrow.…
Spinning Cars in South Africa: Kasi Poetry on Four Wheels
Introduction
Step into a township street on a Saturday night and you’ll hear it before you see it: the growl …
Love According to the Gbèto: A Dialectic Among the Fon People of Southern Dahomey
Introduction
In Western thought and experience, the concept of love is structured around a tension between eros, philia, …
Songs from the Womb: Indigenous Sound Healing and Women’s Wisdom
Introduction
Across Africa, elderly women carry ancient healing songs passed down through generations. These songs, born from the womb, are …
Reclaiming African Spirituality from Colonial Myths
Introduction
On a typical morning, there was a show on the radio (Metro FM), and the guests had a deep …