Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic practices that have thrived for millennia. Like this work from the Cameroon ...

Nigerian chef Tolu Eros stops by the TODAY kitchen to make a delicious unity jollof rice which combines recipes from Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal to celebrate the rich traditions of West African ...

Ancestral African art is a linchpin of identity and a source of inspiration to creatives across the continent. But an estimated 90% % of cultural artifacts still remain outside of Africa, according to ...

A creative reset of modern African history, including a volume focused on the diaspora, has been released in three books to ...

Kwanzaa is arguably one of the most unique holidays on the calendar. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a time of reflection and celebration for those who observe the annual holiday. Food, music ...

The commercialization of self-care has created a distance between people and authentic healing traditions. Yet within African and Caribbean cultures lie centuries-old practices that offer profound ...

Introduction : African traditions in the study of religion in Africa / Ezra Chitando, Afe Adogame, Bolaji Bateye -- ch. 1. African religions in African scholarship : a critique / Umar Habila Dadem ...

African religions include Islam and Christianity, but also hundreds of diverse and complex indigenou African religions include Islam and Christianity, but also hundreds of diverse and complex ...

For centuries, African people have passed their histories down through oral storytelling. That’s how J.P. Hales-Bâ learned his stories — his dad read him West African folktales at bedtime. “Even when ...

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...

Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, spirituality, and everyday life. Whether given as a gesture of love, used in ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Local organization Harambee hosted its fifth African-American Festival on Saturday, showcasing African-American culture, music, food, and traditions on the Rondout Waterfront. The ...