Alliance franco-sénégalaise Ziguinchor © _ccil_ You can probably clearly picture the architecture of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India – but can you say the same for Africa? For thousands of years, Africa helped shape our modern world and yet, so much of it is underrepresented. We spent the

The History of Africa before Colonisation starting with the age of Africa in antiquity consisted of a number of African Kingdoms and Peoples which had inhabited the African Continent for at least 100 000 years. Below is a list of some of the most significant African Kingdoms and peoples

Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.

In my last post, we talked about planning a trip to Africa, in this post we are about cool things to do in Maun, one of many cities and towns in Botswana that we visited. With summer is around the corner and everyone is planning to travel to exotic and cool locations to vacation and have the time of their lives. Only a few people have the luxury to travel without keeping in account a budget; rest are looking to travel to affordable locations which won’t cause a hole in their pockets.

Singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara performance at Summer Stage in Central Park New York.

Rolo's AI exploration combines African architecture and art with modern construction for innovative educational centers.

Alliance franco-sénégalaise Ziguinchor © _ccil_ You can probably clearly picture the architecture of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and India – but can you say the same for Africa? For thousands of years, Africa helped shape our modern world and yet, so much of it is underrepresented. We spent the

Potraits from South African photographer Andrew Putter's ethnographic series Native Work which consists of 21 photographs of black Capetonians photographed in black-and-white dressed in various...

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This poem is an Ode to the African Spirituality passed on by the Yoruba slaves that where taken to captivity. it is a poem for the Yoruba God, Ogun.

In Africa the metal gold has been used for centuries by kings and royalty to craft royal regalia to wear and also intriguing symbolic objects.

I’ve had a rough few weeks of lets call it, cultural re-awakening. When you thought you had life in your foreign country under control, then the old culture shock creeps up and king hits you …

"Down to the Bass" by Stuart McClean Unframed and comes in multiple sizes. If you'd like for us to frame it, send us a message! SHIPPING This product will be shipped rolled up in a tube with brown paper for extra protection. ABOUT US We are a black-owned art gallery located in Detroit, Michigan. We have been operating for over 25 years. We sell and display African and African-American originals, prints, and giftware. We also specialize in custom picture framing. Feel free to visit our website at www.josgalleryonline.com

Its fair to say that Historically, women have not received the recognition due to them, and that the same problem continues today as women continue to strive for respect and equality, and so in this entry we take time to pay homage to some of the Warrior women of

Zulu Children in a field of Cosmos, Natal Midlands in South Africa

The Beaded Brides of African Tribes. A Guest post by Keith Andrew in the Bridal Series

Searching for facts about afrofuturism? Here are articles that provide a detailed exploration of its qualities and examples. Start reading right away!

Braids, that's our topic this week as promised. With hair braiding, you can give your hair a rest, it is an easy and cool way to forget about hair styling for months. Most black women are sporting braids since they are gifted with strong black hair which can hold braids well. Braids History Braids are an old form of art that is a part of tribal customs. It actually originates way back in 3500 BC in Egypt. Every region and tribe have its own distinct style of hair braiding. Braids are traditionally a social art Because of the time, it takes to braid hair, people have often taken time to socialize while braiding and having their hair braided. It begins with the elders making simple knots and braids for younger children. Older children watch and learn from them, start practising on younger children, and eventually learn the traditional designs. This carries on a tradition of bonding between elders and the new generation. Braids were a means of communication In some regions, a braid was a means of communication. At a glance, one individual could distinguish a wealth of information about another, whether they were married, mourning, or of age for courtship, simply by observing their hairstyle. Braids were a means of social stratification. Certain hairstyles were distinctive to particular tribes or nations. Other styles informed others of an individual’s status in society. In the 1950s, braids seemed to make a resurgence. At the same time, the Afro also was becoming popular for blacks in America. With race relations on its way to becoming a heated issue, black artists, scholars and activists began looking to African hairstyles. By 1969, the styles came to symbolize a movement.In the 1970s, West African immigrants brought even more styles of braiding to America. In 1972, actress Cicely Tyson wore intricate Nigerian braids during a television appearance and became the first to wear cornrows on TV. Cornrows : A Trademark Of The Hip-Hop Culture By the 1990s, cornrows had become a trademark of the hip-hop culture, as artists like Ludacris and Lil’ Bow Wow began sporting the look. Athletes such as basketball star Allen Iverson also wore cornrows.Over the years, cornrows, along with dreadlocks, have been the subject of several disputes in the American workplace as well as universities. Some employers and educational institutions have deemed them unsuitable for the office and have banned them – sometimes even terminating employees who have worn them. Employees and civil rights groups have countered that such attitudes evidence cultural bias. Some such disputes have resulted in litigation. Traditional African Braids We are mesmerized at how perfection is achieved so effortlessly when an African American sets her hands to braiding. These are trophy winning braids ... Perfect sections, perfect tension and perfect braids ! African Braids Today Today, the care and maintenance of black hairstyles has become a multi-million dollar industry. Shops all over the country specialize in weaves and cornrows. At Iles Formula, we don't specialize in white hair or black hair, we believe in

With 11 different languages spoken around the country, this guide to South African slang will help any traveler wanting to communicate.

Indigo is a gallery of international Folk Art located in Philadelphia, PA.

1. The Supremes in Paris, 1965 Found here. 2. The Fisk University Jubilee Singers The university's A capella group, was established in 1871 - to generate further income for the institution. The original group toured along the Underground Railroad path in the United States, beca

The strength of a woman is something we all know and love. One of the most amazing things about women is how they can balance objects on their heads with grace and ease. Sometimes they do this with babies on their backs! Next level multitasking for sure.

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Cape Coast, Ghana

After our time at Shaba National Reserve, and Mt. Kenya Safari, we made the drive back to Nairobi and dropped off our rental vehicle. We had a couple of

"Black Hair in The Media" online reference library & pictorial museum. Learn facts about how African hair has been portrayed & stigmatized in mainstream media.

Discover Why We Love Africa No shade to the rest of the globe, but there’s truly no better place than Africa for a hard-working, Black woman like you to go to recharge and reconnect with who you are. From Seychelles’ pristine beaches and luxurious vibes to South Africa’s thrilling safaris and breathtaking national parks to ... Read more

Fulani Woman. Burkina Faso