Kwame Nkrumah, the trailblazing first prime minister and president of Ghana, left an indelible mark not only on the African independence movement but also in the world of fashion. His distinctive look ...

On Tuesday, November 28, Kenya's parliament made a controversial decision to prohibit the wearing of the Kaunda suit and African traditional attire. The Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian ...

A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, is a Western suit and ...

This weekend, African cultures will be celebrated at the annual Glimpse of Africa festival through authentic artwork, music, food and more. The Glimpse of Africa Festival—now in its sixth year—aims to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This weekend, African cultures will be celebrated at the annual Glimpse of Africa festival through authentic artwork, music, food and more. The Glimpse of Africa Festival—now in ...

Military President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore recently banned wigs and gowns for Bar and Bench in the country, triggering another round of strong advocacy for Africa to dump the colonial relics, ...

WORCESTER — Music, food, arts and crafts and a message of community unity. Those were some of the highlights of this year's Worcester African Festival. In its third year, the event Saturday, Aug. 2 on ...