Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
I was around seven years old when I learned how to sing Nkosi Sikelela, the South African National anthem. I knew all the words but had no idea what they meant at the time. I learned it from the Graceland concert video cassette that played at least once a week in our house in Chad.... Continue Reading →
We are witnessing an increase in the wave to reshape the narrative from the African perspective. In this piece, I have a conversation with Reuben Ndjerareou, who as part of this wave, speaks and writes about the continent giving a perspective rooted in culture, realities, and history. We speak about his international background, his podcast... Continue Reading →
Le 08 mars est une journée dédiée à toutes les femmes du monde en reconnaissance à leurs droits et émancipation. Cette journée internationale est célébrée selon des traditions qui varient de pays en pays. Certaines femmes comprennent l’importance et les objectifs de cette journée et d’autres ont encore besoin d’une réflexion approfondi sur ce thème. Cette... Continue Reading →
Le 08 mars célèbre la Journée internationale des femmes. Initiée en 1909 et reconnue mondialement, cette journée dédiée à la lutte pour les droits des femmes reste un pilier pour porter et amplifier la voix des femmes dans le monde. Le Tchad à l’instar des autres pays dans le monde dédie la Semaine Nationale de... Continue Reading →
It is hard to miss the “The New Spirit of Africa” on billboards and aircraft when in a capital city airport in Africa, that is because Ethiopian Airlines has been dominating the continent’s airspace market. It has become a de facto and or preferred choice due to its increasing destination options. It is undeniably a... Continue Reading →
The space of art in Zimbabwe Historically known as the breadbasket of Africa for its fertile land, Zimbabwe is a nation in Southern Africa that has shaped contemporary continental politics and history. Most in the continent have heard of this country for its citizens being the most educated and its natural beauty. I took a... Continue Reading →
It is now that biennial time when African nations are brought together by the African Cup of Nations hosted this year in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. For most evenings, many people will be glued to their TV supporting one team or the other, commenting on ball passes, screaming at the screen,... Continue Reading →
Arriving in Niger, an atmosphere in an orange-yellow-toned color invites you to a country that is a gem in the Sahara. Niger draws its history from the Songhai Empire that flourished in the 15th-16th century in what is present-day Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. The country is named after the river Niger the third longest river... Continue Reading →
This day a year ago, I wrote a short piece about how the world often negatively viewed the African continent. At the time, I just wanted to put those words down on paper because they were dancing in my mind for a very long time. I posted it on my LinkedIn as an article, and... Continue Reading →
In the closing of a recent post, I talked about the habit of researching African heritage when traveling outside of Africa. This year I visited Argentina and Uruguay and before the trip I found myself reading articles and papers about Afro-descendants in Latin America, their history, presence, and Afro-infused culture today. The triangular trade brought... Continue Reading →
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