Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
In West Africa, masks hold an essential place in tradition. During ceremonies, whether festive or for mourning, masks appear as part of rituals. There are also yearly mask festivals in countries such as Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. Beyond those rituals, masks are also used to pass down knowledge and wisdom from one generation to another.... Continue Reading →
A wise man recently told me that people's history is formed in thousands of years. The statement got me thinking about the ever-evolving path of Africa. As close down the year, I reflect on the African narrative, and the blog's mission to participate in reshaping that narrative. The current movement of reimagining, rewriting, and rethinking... 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 →
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