Category: Africa

The vintage Swahili Postcards collection predominantly features photographs of women adorned in extravagant attire and jewellery, their expressions ranging from serious to playful or romantic. Many of these images have been skillfully colourized, with meticulous hand-painting bringing vivid life to ruby lips, golden pendants, and emerald chairs.

Africa: The Fulani woman, an embodiment of grace, strength, and resilience, is an integral part of the rich fusion of African culture. Hailing from the Fulani ethnic group, which stretches across several countries in West Africa, she carries the traditions, customs, and beauty that define her heritage.

West Africa: The Bambara people are the ethnic group of people of West Africa associated with the regions including Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Guinea etc., from which 80% of the Population speak the Bambara Language. The history of the Bambara people is filled with tales of resistance, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to preserving their traditional religious beliefs.Bambara People of West Africa: Resisting Islam, Upholding Traditional Religion, and Legacy of Mansa Musa

Nairobi, Kenya: Day one of the United States International University Africa Library Week was a blast for the students studying there. The United States International University shared that the Library doors swung wide, welcoming readers of all ages to explore, learn, and escape between the pages of countless books.

Switzerland-based author Felix Thürlemann was a Swiss art historian and an honourable professor of art at the University of Konstanz. French language and literature, Latin and Medieval Latin literature at the Universities of Zurich and Besançon and at the École pratique des hautes études in Paris. He also received his doctorate with a thesis on Gregory of Tours in 1973; Thurlemann, in his captivating book, "The Harem Window" (Das Haremsfenster), is an art historian who efficiently delves deep into the world of nineteenth-century Egyptian photography.

The Xalam is the Traditional Lute; originated from West Africa, it is a Wooden Oval body whose top is covered with cattle. a Griot couple from Senegal in the early 20th century. Signifying their culture and traditions and providing a window into the rich traditions of storytelling and music within Senegalese society.

Africa has no doubt some of the darkest people in the world. The Natives of Buka and Bougainville in the northern Solomon Islands in Melanesia and the Chopi people of Mozambique on the southeast coast of Africa have darker skin than other surrounding populations of dark people in other parts of Africa.

Ethiopia, The Oldest Country of Africa: The Afar, also known as the Danakil, Adali and Odali, is an ethnic group in the Horn of Africa, mainly residing in Eritrea, Djibouti and the Afar Region in Ethiopia. The Afar have acquired a reputation as a warrior tribe due to their involvement in various regional conflicts over the past centuries. They are closely related to the Omo and Beja peoples, their neighbouring communities.

The Kemet is one of the names given to Egypt by the Ancient Indigenous inhabitants of the Country; The Kemet is one of the Original and the oldest name for Egypt, which means the Black Land. The Kemet is related to the context of African Culture in Egypt.

Nigeria, West Africa: Cham, also known as ‘Chum’, meaning brother, is a Lilliputian minority ethnic group in the southern part of Gombe in the Balanga local government area along Yola Road in Nigeria, West Africa.

Saint Lucia: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information Ernest Hilare announced the Inaugural MSME Loan-Grant Cheque Award to its first six recipients, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Traditional African or Metal Masks play the most crucial role in traditional Ceremonies and rituals in Africa. Traditional metal masks are used in Africa to address various purposes, including ensuring a good harvest, addressing tribal needs during peace or war, or conveying spiritual presence in initiation rituals or burial ceremonies.