Introduction The scope of Ethiopia’s development initiatives primarily focuses on infrastructure development, encompassing the construction of buildings and roads. Regrettably, the significance of CIs has been sidelined in this pursuit. Definition of CIs No comprehensive definition is given yet to the concept of ‘cultural’ and ‘creative’ activities. For the sake
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The Laabane ceremony in Senegal
Introduction Marriage is a must for anyone who aspires to a certain social respectability. In Africa, and particularly in Senegal, it is not just a union between two people, but between entire families. Marriage is not just a religious act, it is also a deeply rooted cultural and traditional practice.
Harriet Tubman: the great Woman in the Slave History
Introduction Born into slavery in the state of Maryland, Tubman developed a knowledge of the Underground Railroad that allowed her to guide enslaved people to freedom. Between 1850 and 1860, Tubman made at least 13 trips into the South, saving some 70 individuals. During the Civil War, Tubman served as
Power of Diversity in the Workplace
For a successful workplace, it must be established with a varied workforce. One way to promote workplace diversity is by hiring individuals from different groups and backgrounds. However, diversity is not a skill that can be acquired through formal education or training. Beyond gender, race, and ethnicity, diversity in the
The History of Black Hair
Introduction From music videos to animations, celebrities are typically lusciously locked. Long, flowing hair has been a powerful marker of womanhood, but that’s not how Afro-textured hair grows. Our hair generally grows upward and is tightly coiled. So, what does the world tell us about Afro-hair? Black Students at the
The Festival of Colors
Introduction For over five hundred years, the Durbar Festival has been a tourist attraction and a colorful culture in Kano. It is an equestrian and a religious tradition that takes place for four days during Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha Muslim celebrations. The Durbar Festival can be traced to the late 14th
Turning our differences into strengths for a better Africa
Introduction The idea that all Africans will look in the same direction when faced with the continent’s existential questions, or that African heads of state will put in place a single policy, is nothing more than a utopian fantasy. It merely demonstrates a lack of rationality, because reality is stubborn
The Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara: Uniting Wildlife and the Maasai
Introduction An inaugural class of 40 Maasai students will begin their year-long journey to becoming safari guides in May 2023 at the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara in the Pardamat Conservation Area (PCA) in the South West of Kenya. The guide course will teach tracking, wildlife identification, foreign
THE RISE OF EXTREMISM IN AFRICA
Introduction Extremism is defined as an attitude whereby an individual or group vigorously defends an ideology or point of view, even to the point of using violent methods or weapons to make their voice heard. There are several forms of extremism of which three main ones can be identified. Political
AMAPIANO: THE TOWNSHIP STORY THAT TOOK OVER THE WORLD
INTRODUCTION Amapiano music and dance have played a significant role in expressing the culture and bringing people together. In South Africa, Amapiano, a subgenre of house music, emerged in the mid-2010s and has since become a sensation worldwide. Amapiano is a blend of deep house, jazz, lounge music, and kwaito,
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