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123-year-old says she is still a virgin and optimistic about getting a man
Growing up in Rwanda, Theresie Nyirakajumba’s culture did not allow girls to associate with boys. In other words, it was taboo for a girl to be found together with a man. Owing to this, she never developed any feelings for men and even when she was mature enough to get married, she declined men who…
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She quit her job and left America to marry an ‘African Village Man’
Carrey Joy, an American citizen, made the life-changing decision to leave behind her comfortable...
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How Chad came to have its name
One of the biggest countries by landmass in Africa, the central African country of Chad is...
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Meet Kerry James Marshall, the first surviving African American artist to sell artwork for $21.1m
In 2018, Kerry James Marshall made history as the first surviving African American artist to...
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Face2face Africa launches Homecoming Tours to connect the world to Africa through momentous experiences
Face2Face Africa, the premier global black online news platform, in collaboration with Panaluxe Agency, is delighted to launch Homecoming Tours, a top-tier international travel brand poised to connect...
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Meet Lesley Lokko, the woman breaking grounds for Africa at the Venice Architecture Biennale
Lesley Lokko is making waves as the first African Curator to lead the Architecture Biennale in Venice, which is set to open to the public on May 20, 2023. Lokko has her roots in Accra, Ghana, and Dundee,...
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Megachurch preacher, Bishop T. D. Jakes embraces his Nigerian Igbo heritage
The name Jakes has its roots in German culture, however, that identity is one that popular American preacher, Bishop T. D. Jakes, is no longer willing to embrace since he traced his roots to the Igbo tribe...
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DNA testing reveals Hollywood icon Samuel L. Jackson’s ancestral home is Gabon
It has been an enlightening journey for popular African American actor and activist, Samuel L. Jackson, since he discovered his ancestors were from the Central African Republic nation of Gabon. It’s...
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Songo, the African tribe where children are raised by their uncles
The Songo tribe of North Angola are believed to be descendants of the Mbutis and Mbundus who settled in the area during the influx of Bantu-speaking tribes some 2000 years ago. Their culture is believed...
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Quilombola Territory in Brazil is officially declared a Nigerian-Yoruba ethnic territory
On March 19, 2023, the highly-revered monarch and custodian of the Yoruba culture and tradition worldwide, His Majesty Oba Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR (the Ooni of Ifé), declared Quilombola...
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Did you know the Udu drum which is used by reggae bands was made by women in Africa?
In ancient times, the essence of drums could not be overemphasized, mainly because of their power to communicate coded languages. Either in times of war or in praising heroic deeds, these drums became...
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Senegalese popularized ‘Laamb wrestling’ before the world knew WrestleMania
Laamb wrestling is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for many generations in Senegal. It was traditionally associated with the Serer people till it became a national sport in Senegal and parts...
