Author: Bimi
Ancient African Sports: Dambe, Laamb & The Root of Capoeira
Among Africa's ancient sports is Nguni stick fighting. Practiced in southern Africa, this sport teaches young men discipline, defense, and combat readiness in close quarters ... Read More
Reconstructing the Symbolism and Meaning of Black
Black, proud, and thriving (Photo by Kiptoo Addi, Pexels) Reconstructing Black: Reclaiming the Colour of Power and Pride For centuries, Black has carried a ... Read More
Skin Color and Smoking Addiction – the Connection
A dark-skinned young man lights a cigarette. Photo by Arun Sharma on Unsplash Addiction is something that many who have never known this struggle view ... Read More
Queens and Mothers of Afre Kh: Queen Amina of Zazzau (Nigeria)
Queen Amina was instructed in political and military strategies (Imagined by AI) Queen Amina of Zazzau in the present-day Kaduna state of northern Nigeria, was ... Read More
“We Don Close”: Gatekeeping, and the Skin Color Advantage
"Welcome Massa!" — A Glimpse Into Nigeria's Lingering Colonial Complex As the gates flung open and the gateman barked “Welcome Massa!” to the approaching white ... Read More
My Nubian City: Top 7 African Cities You Must Experience
Ready, Set, Explore: A Tour of Africa's Power Cities Pack your bags, Fam! This isn't your typical travel list. We're taking you on a soulful, ... Read More
More Music by Prudence at 2011 Africa Documentary Festival
The 2011 Africa World Documentary Film Festival (AWDFF) holds in Barbados this year from March 5th to May 15th 2011. Sponsored by the E. Desmond ... Read More
“No Way, Hosni” The People Versus Mubarak
This weekend, the battle-royal between the people of Egypt and its stay-put President came to an end as the defiant leader finally bowed to pressure ... Read More
Minority Films Excluded from Oscars
Following the 2010 Oscars, many hoped that the awards ceremony had finally outgrown its bigotry. At the 2010 Oscars, Kathryn Bigelow won the very first ... Read More
Large Haul of Arms Seized in Lagos
A few months to the national elections, Nigerian security operatives have launched a manhunt for the owner of a shipment of arms that was intercepted ... Read More