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visual arts African art, the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. For more general explorations of media, see individual media articles (e.g., painting, sculpture, pottery, and textile). For a discussion of the…
Oral and written storytelling traditions have had a parallel development, and in many ways they have influenced each other. Ancient Egyptian scribes, early Hausa and Swahili copyists and memorizers, and contemporary writers of popular novellas have been the obvious and crucial transitional…
Even as the United States and the Soviet Union struggled for power and influence in the Cold War, much of the world was engaged in a different kind of contest. This was especially true in Africa, where peoples who have…
Africa, the cradle of humanity, is also home to some of the world’s most fascinating mythologies. Rich in symbolism, moral lessons, and cultural significance, African myths and legends have been passed down through generations, shaping the beliefs and traditions of countless communities.…
In 2022, Germany will be returning the world-famous Benin Bronzes to Nigeria over a hundred years after they were looted during the colonisation of Africa. They are a group of sculptures, plaques and ornaments, most of which are made of…
Why we need to write and tell stories about our history and culture. It’s always interesting and amazing when our parents and grandparents tell us stories of our ancestors, and how these stories shaped society. Storytelling has been and is…
When it comes to talking about influence and the influential women in the world, not much has been said about the influential women that have shaped Africa. Written history has depicted women in African societies as dual minors. And for…
The culture of Africa is varied and manifold, consisting of a mixture of countries with various peoples depicting their unique characteristic and trait from the continent of Africa.[1] It is a product of the diverse populations that inhabit the continent of Africa and the African…
Depicting the history of Africa is a challenge due to the scarcity of written sources, with many researchers having to rely solely on oral history, archaeology and genetics to determine details of the continent’s past. The recorded history of early…
African civilization is built on centuries of trade, artistry, scholarship, and cultural identity. From the great empires of West Africa to the stone cities of the south and the cosmopolitan Swahili coast, Africa’s past reveals a continent rich in innovation, heritage, and enduring traditions. This article explores the cultural foundations that continue to shape African societies today.
