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Great Zimbabwe: The Stone City Defying Colonial Narratives

The stone structure represents more than just history; it serves as proof of the sophistication of African civilisation, contrary to how the continent was portrayed by colonialists.

By Steady Dzinduwa

/ 11 Feb 2026

Africa Today

Dark Skin Was Once Power. Now Africa Spends $8.6 Billion a Year Trying to Erase It.

By Peter Cohen

/ 8 Feb 2026

Dark Skin Was Once Power. Now Africa Spends $8.6 Billion a Year Trying to Erase It.

Africa Today

Are China's Railway Projects in Africa a Repeat of Colonial History?

By Peter Cohen

/ 8 Feb 2026

Are China's Railway Projects in Africa a Repeat of Colonial History?

Culture & Identity

Jo and Gwan: The Sacred Societies that Shaped Bamana Identity in Mali

By Oyindamola Depo Oyedokun

/ 4 Feb 2026

Jo and Gwan: The Sacred Societies that Shaped Bamana Identity in Mali

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Book Review: A History of Bunyoro Kitara by A.R Dunbar

By Beatrice Mbabazi

/ 25 Jan 2026

Book Review: A History of Bunyoro Kitara by A.R Dunbar

Culture & Identity

The Role of Language in the Preservation of African History

By Oluwatetisimi Ariyo

/ 25 Jan 2026

The Role of Language in the Preservation of African History

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The Bantu Expansion and its Influence on Central, Eastern and Southern African Languages.

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5 Intriguing Naming Traditions Across Africa

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5 Intriguing Naming Traditions Across Africa

Traditionally, Africans do not choose names just because they are popular or sound cool. Instead, they use names as tools for storytelling by narrating the circumstances around one’s birth, and connecting the individual with their family and destiny.

By Oyindamola Depo Oyedokun

/ 11 Feb 2026

5 Intriguing Naming Traditions Across Africa

How African Cultures Defined Beauty Before European Colonisation

From scarification to ochre paste, gold lip plates to elaborate hairstyles—explore the stunning diversity of pre-colonial African beauty rituals across five regions.

By Peter Cohen

/ 11 Feb 2026

How African Cultures Defined Beauty Before European Colonisation

Why Uganda Is One of Africa’s Most Remarkable Travel Destinations

Often called “The Pearl of Africa,” Uganda is a country that quietly astonishes. It may not always top glossy travel lists, but those who visit quickly discover a destination overflowing

By Peter Cohen

/ 5 Feb 2026

Why Uganda Is One of Africa’s Most Remarkable Travel Destinations

The Bantu Expansion and its Influence on Central, Eastern and Southern African Languages.

Sometime around 3000 BCE, one of the most culturally significant movements began in Sub-Saharan Africa. From the forested regions of West Africa, a large group of people known as the

By Oluwatetisimi Ariyo

/ 24 Jan 2026

The Bantu Expansion and its Influence on Central, Eastern and Southern African Languages.

How African Heritage Shapes Modern African Music

Explore how African heritage influences modern African music, from traditional rhythms to global stars like Wizkid.

By Peter Cohen

/ 20 Jan 2026

Tribe men playing their percussion instruments in Rundu, Kavango, Namibia. Photo by Datingjungle on Unsplash

Combatants: A Memoir of the Bush War and the Press in Uganda by William Pike

Summary Combatants is a historical book that narrates the events during Obote 2’s rule, the bush war of the National Resistance Army (NRA), the war in the north, and

By Beatrice Mbabazi

/ 21 Nov 2025

Combatants: A Memoir of the Bush War and the Press in Uganda by William Pike

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