by The African Counter | May 29, 2023 | African Kingdoms, History
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... 
by The African Counter | Nov 29, 2021 | Music
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... 
by The African Counter | Jul 25, 2021 | Visit
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... 
by The African Counter | Feb 27, 2021 | Languages and Dialects, Life and Culture
About the language Duala or Douala is a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon, Africa. To be more precise, it is spoken by the people from the coastal city of Douala, also known as the economy capital of Cameroon. However, the language can also be heard in the Democratic... 
by The African Counter | Feb 26, 2021 | Wear, Clothes
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....