THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING
Many people in Africa are dependent on fishing as a source of income, particularly those …
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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 …
Why Is Local Farming Knowledge Important?
African and European weather and environments are quite different. This means European technology for improving farming might not work in …
Skin lightening & colourism – A post-colonial legacy?
SKINCARE IN AFRICA
Skincare is a rapidly growing market worldwide. In Africa, the beauty and personal care industry is expected …
Cultural Dance – A Way Of Life
Many people find that traditional dance unites the mind, body and community. There are many different and unique forms of …
The “Soap-Opera” Genre: Fact or Fiction?
WHAT IS A ‘SOAP-OPERA’?
A “soap-opera” is a dramatised television series based on real life. The majority of soap-operas are …
Community Theatre: Can it change the world we live in?
WHAT IS IT?
Community theatre provides a space for discussion and development within a community. It is defined as theatre …
Groundbreaking Exhibition Puts African Art And Audiences First
WHAT IS PRÊTE-MOI TON RÊVE / LEND ME YOUR DREAM?
This is the title of a major exhibition featuring 28 …
Language Endangerment — Why and how should we protect them?
Perhaps one of the most important issues of our time is the increasing rate of language endangerment, where a language …
Learning something from everyone
The most important thing to take from this article is that everyone has something valuable to teach us. However, information …