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
When you stand in a bustling Lagos market, and hear the rhythmic chants of traders in Yoruba, then travel down to the North, into the deserts of great Sudan, where
Earth, as we know it, is home to some of the most intricately complex and dynamic creations of nature. From the existence of man itself, to the unexplored depths of
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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
If you’ve ever stood before an African ivory mask or figure displayed at a European museum, you’ve likely encountered Bwami art. To art enthusiasts, these articles are striking
Across much of Ghana today, Adinkra symbols decorate everything from clothing to furniture, official buildings (in the form of logos) and more. Their shapes are immediately recognisable, featuring stylised birds,
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Season of Migration to the North features Mustafa Sa’eed as the main character and an unnamed narrator. The novel is set in Khartoum, Northern Sudan, where Mustafa was
In the 1890s, Charwe played a central role in organising and inspiring the first Chimurenga — a revolt against the British colonisation of present day Zimbabwe which included ridiculous tax impositions as well as the seizure of indigenous land and resources.
The freedom of a people ultimately rests on the shoulders of the people. In Africa’s fight against colonialism, we see this fact play out as various people rose up,
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A Grain of Wheat tells the story of Kenya’s road to independence. During the state of emergency, bloodshed, brotherhood, betrayal, love, and survival are tested. As Uhuru celebrations
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Kintu tells the story of Kintu Kidda, who is cursed after committing an act on his way to the kingdom. The curse first manifests through the sudden death
