The Kingdom of Dahomey

The Kingdom of Dahomey

The Kingdom of Dahomey The Kingdom of Dahomey was a West African kingdom located within present-day Benin that existed from approximately 1600 until 1904. Dahomey developed on the Abomey Plateau amongst the Fon people in the early 17th century and became a regional...
Femi Kuti passe le témoin à Made

Femi Kuti passe le témoin à Made

Femi Kuti passe le témoin à Made: L’anticipation Le 18 novembre dernier, la salle Jacques Brel de Gonesse, dans le Val d’Oise en France, a vibré aux sons de l’afrobeat. Femi Kuti et son célèbre groupe The Positive Force ont pendant plus d’une...
10 Unique Facts about Cameroon

10 Unique Facts about Cameroon

1. Africa in Miniature Cameroon is often referred to as Africa in Miniature, the Summary of Africa, a microcosm of Africa, and even the hinge of Africa and with reason. The name stems directly from its amazingly rich and diverse sociolinguistic, geographical, and...
The Kaba or Kabba

The Kaba or Kabba

The kaba or kabba is a common dress in west and central Africa. It is popular in Ghana and Cameroon for example where it is worn for comfort as a long, ample and free-flowing dress. It is typically made of 100% cotton with prints applied using batik or wax technique....