Introduction
In our current epoch of global biodiversity loss and climate crisis, the well-being of our forests matters more than …
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The Paradigm of Culture: Africa’s Timeless Tapestry
Introduction
Africa has one of the oldest and most abundant cultures in the world, shaped by thousands of years of …
LIVING HERITAGE: DISTINGUISHING THE GURUNA MASSA FROM THE GURNA TOUPOURI
Introduction
Since the inscription of the Guruna on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list by UNESCO in 2025, confusion …
August in Ramotswa: The Silent Schools of Transformation
Introduction
Ramotswa is a village in the Southeast District of Botswana, near the capital city, Gaborone. It is home to …
The Solidarity that Flags Represent
Introduction
Every country has a flag that communicates to its people and the wider world in a unique way. Each …
The Forgotten Legacy
Introduction
In today’s whirlwind of technological advancements and relentless progress, we’re losing sight of something precious – our cultural heritage. …
Africans Despise Their Own Culture While Embracing Other Cultures
Introduction
A nation without culture is like a journey with no direction. Africa is the second-largest continent after Asia, spanning …
The Cultural Purpose of UNESCO
UNESCO is an international organization. It is an acronym (see Glossary) for the United Nation’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. …
A Gallery with no Pictures: The ‘Ghost Collection’ of the Ivory Coast
What does it mean to lose the art that defines us and how should we respond? The ‘Ghost Collection’ in …
The Memorial Portraits of the Akan people (Ghana)
In the second half of the 1500s in Ghana, the Akan people created clay sculptures of heads. These sculptures, made …
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