Author: David
‘Tiny’ Skin Mutation: Rethinking the Origins of Race Relations
Albinism (Image: Bamby Diagne on Unsplash) Photo by Bamby Diagne on Unsplash One Mutation Away: Rethinking the Origins of White Skin In 2005, scientists ... Read More
Nubian Heroes Rise: African Historical Figures in Art & Film
African Cartoon Superheroes (Imagined by AI) Nubian Heroes Rise Again “It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman!”We all remember that line. That jolt ... Read More
Lost in Approximation
Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash Have you ever tried to describe an ethnic expression in English but found English words inadequate? Frustrated, you attempt ... Read More
Gele – An Essential Style Item
Gele is the name of a headdress that is worn as part of the traditional dress for women in many African societies. The head scarf ... Read More
Annual Reed Dance Encourages Sexual Purity
The annual uMkhosi woMhlanga took place in KwaZulu-Natal recently, with thousands of maidens descending on Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini's palace outside Nongoma to celebrate their ... Read More
The Joy of Giving: Building with What We Have
The Joy of Giving: How Africa’s Wealthy Are Changing the Narrative Last Christmas, Daud K threw a wedding celebration fit for royalty. He flew in ... Read More
CLAY POT What’s Your Favorite Africana Dish?
Prawn cocktail (starter), Dodo (fried plantain), Iyan (pounded yam) with Egusi soup (vegetable and melon-seed soup), peppered chicken, mixed tropical fruit salad, cream caramel with ... Read More