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Sculptures celebrating ‘everyday’ Black people on display in London

British sculptor Thomas J. Price’s works, which celebrate everyday Black people, are now on display at London’s Victoria and Albert …
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Fans mark 50th anniversary of martial artist Bruce Lee’s death

In honor of Bruce Lee’s 50th death anniversary, fans are organizing exhibitions and martial arts workshops in Hong Kong. Bruce …
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Congo celebrates the 11th edition of the Pan-African Music Festival

Twenty years ago, during the 2003 edition, the Alphonse Massamba-Débat stadium was chosen as the venue for the largest stage …
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‘This Is Embarrassing’ – Igbo Community Cultural Event In America Gets Shut Down

Commotion arose among the Igbo community in the United States as their cultural event was abruptly shut down by the …
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Dutch Museums Announce Return of Looted Art and Artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

In a significant move towards addressing historical injustices, several prominent Dutch museums have made an announcement today regarding the return …
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The International African American Museum to soon open in Charleston

The International African American Museum is set to open in Charleston, South Carolina, a significant slave trading port in American …
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Fulani chef celebrates culture through cuisine in Berlin

The House of World Cultures in Berlin reopened on the weekend of June 4th, 2023, with a focus on showcasing …
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Bata Dance: The Cultural Significance in Yoruba Land and Relevance in Contemporary Times

Bata dance is a traditional dance form that is popular in Yorùbá Land, a region located in the southwestern part …
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Fattening Tradition In South Eastern Nigeria

The fattening practice is a rite of passage of the Kalabari, Efik, and Ibibio clans of Nigeria. The fattening practice …
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People Of African Descent Unite In Benin For Famous Voodoo Festival

Voodoo, also known as Vodoun, originated in the Dahomey kingdom (currently Benin and Togo). In Benin every year, people celebrate …
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Germany Returns Looted Artefacts To Nigeria

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has handed 22 artefacts looted in the 19th Century back to Nigeria at a ceremony …
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University Of Cambridge Announces Plans To Return Looted Benin Bronzes

University Of Cambridge has announced that it will be return 116 Looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria . The 116 items are …
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London Museum Returns Looted Benin City Artefacts To Nigeria
Six objects stolen by British soldiers in 19th century are handed
over in ceremony at Horniman Museum.
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‘Black Panther’ Suit To Be Displayed At African American Of History and Culture Museum

Chadwick Boseman’s iconic Black Panther suit is set to be displayed on at the National Museum of African American History …
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Fatherland Travels Introduces Ifa Spirituality & Pilgrimage Program

Fatherland Travels aims to broaden horizons, strengthen connections and empower more people to explore the world. Fatherland Travels, a global …
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The Fatherland African Arts, Culture & Heritage

With the birth of the Fatherland initiatives across the globe, millions of people will be able to see and learn …
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Fatherland Badagry Launches Off-Plan Sales Of Villas In The Complex

Affordable Housing is one of the biggest challenges for Africans in Nigeria, the United States and Brazil. Affordable Housing is …
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Archaeological Findings Reveal Africans Invented Pottery 11,000 Years Ago

Archaeological findings reveal Africans invented pottery 11,000 years Ago while trying to find a means to store food. When climatic …
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Obudu Mountain Resort: Africa’s Biggest And Finest Tourist Destination

Obudu Mountain Resort also known as Obudu Cattle Ranch is one of Africa’s biggest and finest tourist destinations in cross …
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Nigerian-American Writer Speaks On How Spinal Surgery Inspired Her Book

The award-winning Nigerian-American writer, who first wrote Black Panther’s T’challa character, has told the BBC’s The Conversation programme that she started writing fiction “late” at the age of 20 during a “very pivotal moment” in her life.

“I was mainly an athlete and I loved the sciences and I

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Black People Founded The City Of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California has a lot more Black history than most people realize. The city was founded in 1781 by …
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Annual Events And Festivals In Africa

With 54 Countries and Countless different cultures, Africa is home to some annual events and festivals. Some of these festivals …
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A city in Brazil Bears Igbo Name ‘Umuarama’

A lot of people have been befuddled about a certain city in Brazil which has an Igbo, a typical Igbo …
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The Òrìsà Worshippers Of Yoruba Deities In Brazil

In Brazilian cities such as Salvador, the first colonial capital of Brazil, the Yoruba influence, dating back to the Trans-Atlantic …
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The Tragic Exploitation Of An African Woman, Sara Baartman

Sara’s life was of hardship. She was born in 1789 in the Camdeboo valley in the eastern part of the …
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Africa’s Biggest Fishing Celebration “Argungu Festival”

Every year in the northwest of Nigeria, communities gather to participate in the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival near …
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The Intriguing Teeth Sharpening Culture in Africa

Human tooth sharpening is the practice of manually sharpening the teeth, usually the front incisors. Filed teeth are customary in …
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History Of Jazz Infused With ‘Soul,’ In New Museum Exhibit

The history of jazz is explored in a fun exhibit inspired by the 2020 Pixar Animation Studios movie “Soul” that …
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The Extraordinary Life of Banna Tribe in Ethiopia

By Esther Akinbola Every culture around the world is diverse and extraordinary distinct to the individual. Every tribe has a beautiful culture …
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Nigeria’s Maristella Okpala, Wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2021

Maristella Okpala, Miss Universe Nigeria, was awarded the Best National Costume award at the just concluded Miss Universe 2021 pageant. …
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The World’s First Virtual Rhino Horn Sold in South Africa

The world’s first virtual rhino horn has been auctioned in South Africa. “We have rhinos on the reserve, they are …
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British Museum to Display the World’s Oldest Map of Stars

The British Museum will display what it says is the world’s oldest surviving map of the stars in a major …
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England Set To Return First Benin Bronze to Nigeria in October

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments will receive a Benin Bronze from Jesus College, University of Cambridge, England, on …
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Egypt Reopens Ancient King Djoser’s Southern Tomb after 15 Years Renovation

Egypt reopened to tourists the 4,700-year-old southern tomb of King Djoser at the pyramid of Saqqara after a 15-year renovation. …
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Breonna Taylor Portrait on Display at Smithsonian NMAAHC as Part of New Exhibit

Artist Amy Sherald’s iconic portrait of Breonna Taylor went on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History …
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Artefacts Looted By British Forces Returned To Ethiopia

Artefacts looted by British troops from Ethiopia in 1868 have been returned to the Ethiopian embassy in London. They include …
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The Ankara Fabric

By Akinbola Esther The Ankara fabric, originally known as the Dutch Wax Print, has been in existence for a long …
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21st Olu of Warri Reverses Ancestral Curse on Nigeria

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has reversed an ancestral curse placed on Nigeria by his grandfather, Olu Erejuwa …
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African Scarification Dots– Karo Tribe in Ethiopia

By Akinbola Esther Karo Tribe is a small tribe with an estimated population between 1,000 and 3,000. They can be …
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#HistoryVille – The Life of Chike Obi

Chike Obi (April 17, 1921 – March 13, 2008) was a Nigerian politician, mathematician, and professor. He was the first Nigerian …
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SODEKE: THE BEAU IDÉAL OF THE ẸGBA PEOPLE

Sodeke was born in Iporo in the Ẹgba forest, his father, Rogidi was a farmer, his mother, Efuwo, was said …
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The Unimaginable Life of the Koma Tribe

By Esther Akinbola                                    Koma people are found in Ganye Chiefdom, in the present Jada local government area of Adamawa State. …
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Slave Cemetery Discovered On Caribbean Island

On the grounds of the island airport (Oranjestad) archaeologists have discovered a former slave fiefdom If you dig into the …
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Kenya Launches Elephant Naming Festival to Celebrate World Elephant Day

Kenya is set to hold an elephant naming ceremony aimed at promoting conservation. The festival was launched on Monday by …
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Kenya Launches Elephant Naming Festival

Kenya is set to hold an elephant naming ceremony aimed at promoting conservation. The festival was launched on Monday by …
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Music Genres in Africa

By Akinbola Esther Music is a big deal in Africa and it has helped in telling their Stories. There are …
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Egypt Retraces Journey of Jesus Christ’s Family through Its Country for Tourism

Egypt has retraced the biblical route of Jesus Christ’s family while in the North African country from Bethlehem, to promote …
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Zimbabwe Honours Anti-Colonial Heroine in Celebration of Africa Day

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled a statue of the 19th Century war heroine and one of the leaders of …

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