Art, Crafts

Traditional African Crafts To Do With Your Kids

These children’s African Culture handicrafts reveal more about the region’s rich and diverse history! African art encompasses sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewellery, all of which are indigenous to Africa, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa’s art is tough to categorise because it is such a large continent with so many diverse… Read More Traditional African Crafts To Do With Your Kids

Instruments

An Introduction To The Most Interesting Percussion Instruments

Percussion instruments are the foundation of a wide range of ethnic musical genres, as well as a fantastic method to bring colour, richness, and dynamics to even modern music. In this overview, we will discuss the materials used to make percussion instruments, their various types, and their sound, as well as a little bit about… Read More An Introduction To The Most Interesting Percussion Instruments

Music

10 African Song’s That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Africa

Several African countries bear the scars of European colonialism. This is especially true in South Africa. Apartheid policies shaped the South African song’s worldview. It’s no surprise that it had a significant impact on the music landscape. The diverse and evolving culture encompasses all of South Africa’s races, resulting in a musical mix of various… Read More 10 African Song’s That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Africa

Art, Art and Design

Art From Africa’s Heritage

The importance of traditional heritage art in African culture cannot be overstated. Most rites and celebrations are incomplete without powerful visual imagery, which includes dancing, singing, and storytelling. Weapons or emblems, prestige, and religious significance can all be found in works of art. Sculptures, paintings, “fetishes,” masks, figurines, and decorations are among the many forms… Read More Art From Africa’s Heritage

News, Socio-Economics

Capture Your African Heritage During Africa Month

The African Union’s theme for this year’s Africa Month is “Arts, Culture, and Heritage.” Forever Family has just established a programme that keeps track of African families’ existence. The Forever Family e-zine and family directory’s founder and creative mind is Obakeng Kunupi. His goal is to bring Africans together through their shared family heritage. “Forever… Read More Capture Your African Heritage During Africa Month

Business Opportunities, Socio-Economics

Africa’s Top Five Gold-mining Countries

sWe profile the top gold producers on the African continent, from Ghana to Burkina Faso. 1. Ghana – 142.4 Tonnes Ghana, one of the Dark Continent’s top gold-mining countries, surpassed South Africa to take the top rank in 2019, extracting more than 142 metric tonnes of the precious metal. Kinross Gold (Chirano mine), Newmont Goldscorp… Read More Africa’s Top Five Gold-mining Countries