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Kunta Kinte Island, the 15th-century transit point and settlement for European traders to Africa
The name Kunta Kinte might ring a bell of the famous story of a young man born in 1750 and forced into slavery. The rebellious and brave slave Kunta Kinte is known to trace his African roots to The Gambia....
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Meet the 1700s black nun who was of French royalty
The story of Louise Marie Thérèse, a black nun who lived in France from 1664 to 1732 comes with several theories that have left many to conclude that she is a fictional...
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Historical church buildings in Africa that are still a sight to behold
Contrary to popular belief, Christianity existed in Africa long before the Western invasion in other parts of the continent where it was re-introduced to the indigenous people. The arrival of the westerners...
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3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has declared 2019 as the Year of Festival. Comprising Dutch, English, French and Spanish-speaking countries and territories, the Caribbean offers tourists...
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10 iconic black activists who visited Ghana in the 50s and 60s
To mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in America, the government of Ghana launched the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” in a quest to encourage African Americans...
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The beautiful Kajuru Castle in Nigeria promises a taste of 19th-century royalty
Of the many forts and castles built in Africa, the Kajuru Castle remains one of the most beautiful, youngest and well-preserved castles which now serves as a tourist site with a luxurious in-house resort...
