The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
The Irreecha festival is a spectacular Thanksgiving celebration deeply rooted in the rich culture of the Oromo people in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia. This joyous event marks the end of the dark and rainy winter season, welcoming the new season Read More …
Alodia, also known as Alwa, holds a fascinating place in history as a medieval kingdom situated in what is now modern-day central and southern Sudan. Its capital, Soba, located near present-day Khartoum at the confluence of the Blue and White Read More …
Africa is home to the world’s earliest known use of measuring and calculation, confirming the continent as the birthplace of both basic and advanced mathematics. This also would include certain games played in ancient times. Gebet’a, also known as Mancala, Read More …
The Battle of Adwa stands as a historic event that resonates with the resilience and determination of the Ethiopian forces in the face of adversity. Taking place on Sunday, 1st March 1896 near the town of Adwa, this climactic battle Read More …
The Banna ethnic group, also known as Benna, holds a unique and mesmerizing cultural tradition of stilt walking that has captivated audiences for generations. Residing in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia, the Banna people have Read More …
The wheel in Africa was used, to various extents, throughout the history of Africa. While it may have been common for Africans to manually carry their goods or use pack animals to transport economic goods in Africa, there was broad Read More …
Dinka Bor’s Traditional Culture Dance! The Dinka tribe is a Nilotic ethnic group native to South Sudan. The Dinka mostly live along the Nile, from Bor to Renk, in the region of Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, and the Abyei Read More …
The Sahelian kingdoms were a remarkable series of centralized kingdoms and empires that flourished in the Sahel, a region of grasslands south of the Sahara, spanning from the 8th century to the 19th century. What set these states apart was Read More …
The Intore dance, also known as the “Dance of Heroes,” holds a significant place in Rwandan culture and history. Traditionally performed exclusively by men, this captivating dance has its roots in the pre-colonial era when it served as a war Read More …
The Kingdom of Aksum, also referred to as the Kingdom of Axum or the Aksumite Empire, held sway over a vast territory in East Africa and South Arabia from the era of Classical antiquity through the Middle Ages. Nestled in Read More …