The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Warri is a fascinating game known by several names, such as wari (or owari), wao, awèlè, awela, ayo, aji, awari, oware, and ouri. It belongs to the pit-and-pebble family of games, which dates back around 3,500 years to Ancient Egypt, Read More …
At its roots, the city-state of Benin came to life thanks to the Edo-speaking people. The stories told by court historians and visitors paint a picture of a lively cultural hub that’s always changing, shaped by its leaders facing both Read More …
MINUSMA is working to create a framework that promotes social cohesion and enhances the collections at the Sahel Museum in Gao. On September 23, 2020, the Head of the MINUSMA Regional Office in Gao, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, joined the official Read More …
An elegant iron staff axe created by a Yorùbá master blacksmith by reforging hoe blades worn out from many years of farming brings this point home. The focus object honors and instigates Òrìsà Òkó, the Yorùbá deity who assures wealth Read More …
Ife terracotta works are a wide and diversified corpus of sculptures and jars showing human, animal, and otherworldly motifs. These works span in size from nearly lifesize, full-length figures to tiny figurines about six inches tall, and their styles range Read More …
Combining pre-Islamic cultural values with Islamic-inspired patterns that adhere to Islamic religious conventions, Hausa motifs feature animal imagery, such as fish, snakes, and lizards (Heathcote, 1974b). The medium-sized silk motif on the front and back of the gown may take Read More …
The Kintampo Complex, located in Ghana, is a captivating archaeological site that offers a window into the prehistoric culture of West Africa between between 2500 BCE and 1400 BCE. Situated near Kintampo town, this complex comprises a network of sites Read More …
The Gonja Kingdom, also known as Gonjaland or Ghanjawiyyu, is a historic kingdom that holds a significant place in the annals of West African history. Its rich and captivating history dates back to 1675, when it was founded by Sumaila Read More …
Imagine wandering through the sun-drenched plains of Burkina Faso, where the striking vernacular architecture of the Kassena people unfolds like a living tapestry of history and tradition. Each house, with its intricate murals, strategic design, and rich symbolism, stands as Read More …
The Commemorative Terracotta Portrait Tradition in Southern Ghana is a captivating cultural practice that has endured for centuries, offering a window into the region’s rich heritage. This tradition involves the creation of terracotta portraits to honor deceased family members and Read More …