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Qatar 2022: Get to know the five gallant African coaches making history at the world cup
The men’s World Cup, the top tournament hosted by FIFA, is now being held in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar. For the first time in World Cup history, all five African nations will be coached...
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Everything you need to know about the sacred Antogo fishing ritual of Mali
Rituals are characteristic of most cultures. They are passed down from generation to generation. Different actions explain why some rituals are sacred while others may not. Traditional Africans used varied...
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Why the Tomb of Askia is the greatest and best-preserved remnant of the powerful Songhai Empire
Studies show that before the rise of European governments, ancient empires and kingdoms ruled 90% of Africa. From the Songhai Empire to the Aksumite Empire to the Ashanti Empire of the Gold Coast (now...
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Vilakazi Street: how this famous road in Africa became home to Nobel Peace Prize winners
Could you name another location in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize recipients shared a street? In Soweto, South Africa, on Vilakazi Street, there were homes owned by both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop...
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Why Bes, the bow-legged Egyptian god of childbirth, is unique among his fellow gods
Worshipping lesser gods is a part of every culture, including traditional African culture. Europeans thought that the Africans’ lesser gods were bad, so they brought Christianity to them to change...
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How Ethiopian-trained lions helped defeat Italian troops in the Battle of Adwa
Military conquest was a key attribute at the peak of colonization. One reason the Europeans suddenly became interested in Africa was to show how good they were at war. It was believed that the number of...
