Life and Culture
African Tribes and Traditions: A Guide to 55 Iconic Cultures
Exploring the Heritage and Rich History of Tribes in Africa Africa is a vast continent of breathtaking diversity, home to over one billion people and more than 3,000+ distinct ethnic groups. To truly understand the continent, one must look at the vast tapestry of...
Ancient African Empires: hoax or fact?
Why ask the question - Ancient African Empires: hoax or facts? You'd be surprised at the number of people who ask the question and the many forms it takes. My favourite one is "Were Ancient African Empires real or is it just a hoax to make african people feel better...
Ann Lowe: The Uncredited Couturier Who Dressed America’s High Society
Introduction to Ann Lowe aka Ann Cole Lowe Ann Cole Lowe (ca. 1898–1981) is a name that should echo throughout the halls of American fashion history, not as a 'secret', but as a pioneering genius who set the standard for mid-20th-century American couture. In an era of...
Mansa Musa – The richest person in history
Introducing the wealthiest individual in history When discussing the wealthiest individuals in history, a name from the heart of West Africa often overshadows every modern titan of industry: Mansa Musa I, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire. His reign, from...
Invisible Black: The African Heritage of White Britain
Introducing Invisible Black: Exploring Black British History In the vast landscape of historical documentaries, few delve into the intricacies of Black British history with the depth and perspective exhibited in "INVISIBLE BLACK." Released in 2017 by Magnum N3...
Unraveling the Enchanting Kora
Hear the heartstrings of the Enchanting Kora In the heart of West Africa, where savannas roll under endless skies and ancient stories hold court beneath banyan trees, a melody unfolds. It's the vibrant pulse of the Kora, an African string instrument somewhere between...
The Kingdom of Dahomey and the Agojie women
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...
Discover Duala or Douala language
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...
Madagascar – Animation socio-éducative, 1-16 sep 2018
Henri HELIE – Madagascar, 1 au 16 septembre 2018 Animation socio-éducative France Télévisions a mis en place en septembre 2016 un partenariat avec l’association Planète Urgence. L’accord conclu permet à un salarié de s’engager dans un « Congé Solidaire® » et ainsi de...
James Baldwin – The fire within
James Baldwin: a Posthumous eulogy I write a lot about and mainly for the living. I avoid the safe cushions of posthumous eulogies that protect me from future disappointments that are most common to living perpetrators. Plus, the living and unsung heroes need to be...
