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Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa – Zulu Shaman from South Africa
I was born in Zululand on the 21st July 1921 according to my father. When my father met my mother, he had…
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Aretha Opened Her Mouth & God Came Out – Rest In Power Queen Of Soul
By David Remnwick via The New Yorker Aretha Franklin’s voice was a pure, painful, and unforgettable expression of American history and…
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Yinka Shonibare Wrapped More than 200 Books in AfricanTextiles
ByVICTORIA L. VALENTINE via http://www.culturetype.com THE MOST RECENT ADDITION to the art collection at The Mead Art Museum at Amherst College…
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The Ivorian Woman Behind the Online Platform Bringing Black Art to The World
Ayoka-Deco is Alice Gbelia’s effort to make supporting young black artists easier, as well as give them a platform. Ayoka-Deco is…
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From A Small Village In Limpopo To Owning An Art Gallery In Jozi At 21Yrs Old
Giggs Kgole views his 3D art collection – Yes, you need to wear 3D glasses AT 21 years old, Giggs…
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Politics of Hair
Hair is more than just an issue of hair. It speaks to identity, culture, consciousness and speaks to the history…
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African fashion boutiques are going global on Instagram and WhatsApp
This 21st century marketplace is bustling with prints, dresses, sandals and even furniture, all with a unique take on contemporary…
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‘A goldmine’: Mummies’ Secrets Uncovered In Egypt
Archaeologists find mummification workshop in the Saqqara necropolis A gilded silver mask at the dig site near the Saqqara necropolis,…
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France is preparing to return African artefacts looted in its colonial era
It has taken a generational change to finally face the question of returning looted artefacts to former European colonies. French…
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5 Literary Magazines That Have Transformed African Literature
Take a look back at these literary magazines and journals that shaped what African literature is today. “Do magazines culture?” Rajat…
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