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10 fascinating African traditions to experience
While many tribal cultural traditions are well understood and replicated in popular culture in the west, such as 'First Nations' North American's and tribes in the Middle-East, African tribal traditions still – for the [...]
Dark skinned Africans with extraordinary blue eyes
Courtesy of Sputnik/sputniknews.com Are stone age hunter-gatherers the key to understanding the phenomenon of Africans with blue eyes? Initially, anthropologists and biologists assumed that humans skin evolved to become 'lighter' in [...]
10 African names inspired by gods & goddesses
Perhaps you are of African descent and are struggling to find authentic African names for your newborn, or perhaps you went to Africa and fell in love with it, and so you want to [...]
Top 10 girls names inspired by African Queens
Perhaps you are of African descent and are struggling to find authentic African names for your new born girl, or perhaps you went to Africa and fell in love with it, and so you [...]
Top 10 boys names inspired by African Kings
Perhaps you are of African descent and are struggling to find authentic African names for your new born son, or perhaps you went to Africa and fell in love with it, and so you [...]
Adinkra symbols shaping our lives today
Symbolism has played an important role in human lives since neolithic times, when caves were painted with symbols depicting everything from hunting practices to divine beings in the heavens. Adrinkra symbols originate from the [...]
10 popular Africans everyone whats to know about online
It's no surprise that the African continent has brought about some of the most fascinating and well-known people, especially in recent years. Given some of the situations and events that have taken place in [...]
Meet the trendsetters that have shaped African music
Africa is home to a number of fantastic musical artists and genres and there are more coming to the forefront all the time. With influences from the rich cultural backgrounds of the continent, some [...]
Popular African myths and legends you’ll hear around a campfire
Myths and legends help create a rich tapestry of tradition and culture. Every country the world over has its own take on myths and legends. Here is a special collection of stories you'll hear [...]
Made in Africa – Top African footwear brands available online
African styles and patterns have been becoming an increasingly sought after product in recent years and with the advent of some huge brand names coming out of the African continent, there has never been [...]
10 African movies to watch before your holiday
All packed and ready to go for your African adventure? Why not now settle down then, and watch a few African movies about the countries continent, to enable you to understand your destination a [...]
African Tribes: meet the most popular tribes in Africa
Courtesy of Carsten ten Brink/flickr African Tribe: Ashanti The Ashanti also commonly go by the name Asante. They are found in Western Sub-Saharan Africa, in modern-day Ghana and Ivory Coast. Perhaps [...]
Everything you need to know about Kwanzaa
Courtesy of Charles Hackley/Flickr What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa (meaning “first in Swahili) was created in 1966 by professor Mualana Karenga, born in Maryland, US, who was a prominent member of the [...]
The ultimate guide for African masks
Courtesy of Wonderlane/Unsplash What do African masks symbolize? African masks date back to Palaeolithic times and were initially used to represent spirits of ancestors or animals (known as 'Animist' beliefs), [...]
Ultimate guide for African events
Courtesy of Christoph Lenz/Flickr African Events in January January events in Africa are quite lengthy in duration and also quite fun. Two that are worth mentioning are the Kirstenbosch Summer [...]
African Billionaires – Meet the people shaping the continent
In Africa, the land so often proclaimed as “the forgotten continent”, a pseudonym referring to the general lack of knowledge about it from people who live in the “West”, a surprise to many people [...]
Top African architects shaping Africa’s future
There is a building boom going on in Africa and the goal is to develop the continent properly in each of the individual countries. Over $220 billion was spent in just the last year [...]
African Music: A musical journey through the African continent
Africa is abundant in music festivals offering great experiences in both cultural tones unique to the magnificent continent and its countries, as well as gatherings of people enjoying worldwide music and its rhythms. Planning [...]
Planning a games evening? Try out these traditional African games
When you think of strange and unique countries, far removed from your own, undoubtedly one of the things that comes to mind amongst thoughts of new foods, scenery and cultures is the various games [...]
Forget Game of Thrones! Check out these top African TV shows
Many people would probably ask the question to this title with: So, why should I watch African TV shows? Well, for one thing, it's always interesting to watch TV shows from countries you are [...]
Remarkable African leaders that shaped history
We all have some idea of leaders when we think of Africa as a whole and through its separate nations alone. With some really well-known, prolific names like Nelson Mandela at the forefront of [...]
African music: 10 classic albums to get you started
It comes as no surprise that there would be a whole host of musical tastes and talents to come from within the African continent. Home to numerous tribal groups, cultures, and traditions – all [...]
10 African authors you should know
With other African industries such as fashion, modelling, and film taking off at lightning speed, it comes as no surprise that the literary industry would be close behind. With a large, varied, and diverse [...]
Top 20 African novels to read on your next adventure
It's always nice to read a novel about the country or continent you are visiting while you are travelling there, as it becomes part of the experience of learning about the culture, history or [...]
Top 10 African movie stars blazing the screens
It's no surprise that a continent as wide, varied and diverse as Africa would hold some of the world's most treasured people; from politicians to actors, there have been a number of fantastic and [...]
African Film Festivals From Around the World
Few people seem to realise that the African film industry is entering a massive boom period, and this is especially true in Nigeria, where the film industry has come to be known as “Nollywood”: [...]
Exploring African Artists and Art
Nowadays, people can invest in a whole host of weird and wonderful things, although generally, there are some tried and tested things you may wish to begin with. In terms of a smart, and [...]
African Comedians – Funniest People in Africa
When you think of famous comedians, perhaps Africans aren't the first to come through your head, but with some key names like Chris Rock and Trevor Noah having African heritage, it's easy to see [...]
10 African cultural values you should know about
Africa is perhaps one of the collections of nations throughout the world that boasts some of the most interesting and thought-provoking cultural values in the world. With so many nations in one continent, African [...]
African Art Galleries You Shouldn’t Miss
Alongside African fashion and interior design is a budding market and interest in African Art. Art, especially contemporary, is a fantastic way to introduce yourself to some of the cultures of African nations, considering [...]
Top 10 Music Festivals in Africa You Need to See
Africa is home to hundreds, possibly thousands of annual music festivals, and virtually every style of music is covered from contemporary African beats to traditional and tribal Africa rhythms and even festivals that have [...]
Great African Leaders and Warriors
When thinking of African leaders, most people may think of the Zulu tribal fighters of centuries past taking on colonial powers such as the British. While this is true, it's only one very small [...]
Best African Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
It comes as no surprise to anyone thinking of Africa that it's a continent full of music, dance, art, and other celebrations. In fact, celebrations of various kinds seem to be at the core [...]
African TV Shows and Comedy to Watch
Many people would probably react to this title with a question: So, why should I watch African TV shows? Well, for one thing, it's always interesting to watch films about countries you are planning [...]
African Style and Attire That Inspires Everyone
African attire and style has long been admired not only by people with African heritage but by anyone with a flair for colors and patterns as well as interesting folds and fabrics. With the [...]