African Culture & Society

HOLY NWEJE : The Story of Igbo Saint – WNTV

"Holy Nweje" is a nickname for an Anglican priest called Hezekiah Okoro Nweje. A native of Onitsha in Anambra state.…

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The True Story Behind “Ghana Must Go” Bag

“Ghana Must Go” Bag is simply referred to as a Ghanaian sack. Other names for the bag include 'Chinatown tote'…

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Today in History: Political activist, Journalist, and Orator, Marcus Garvey Was Born

Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. ONH was a political activist, publisher, journalist, businessman, and public speaker from Jamaica.  He founded the…

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Meet Ernest Okonkwo, Nigerian Football Commentator in Late 20th Century

Ernest Okonkwo was a sports commentator for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, but he was best known as a…

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Today in History; Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, Musician And Activist From Nigeria Died

Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, also known as Abami Eda, was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist and Pan-African. He is…

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Today in 1996: Chioma Ajunwa First African Woman to Win Olympic Gold Medal

Chioma Ajunwa, a former athlete, made history on this day in 1996 when she became the first African woman to…

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Woman Crush Wednesday: Malawi’s First Female President, Joyce Banda

Joyce Hilda Banda is a Malawian politician who was the President of Malawi from 7 April 2012 to 31 May…

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Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s First Black President, Was born on This Day in 1918

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as South Africa's first president from 1994 to 1999.  …

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Today in History: Singer, Songwriter, Angélique Kidjo Was Born

Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo popularly known as Angélique Kidjo, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and activist. The…

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Traditions and Customs That Only Ghanaians Can Understand

In this article, I will be explaining some Traditions and Customs that only Ghanaians understand. As a land of countless…

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