In many ways, the traces of African influence in the diaspora serves as a living testimony of the resilience of its people and the strength of their culture.
Unlike the rise of colonial languages, indigenous lingua francas primarily rose into prominence as a result of inter-ethnic expansions through extensive trade networks, and influential religious/political movements.
Sometime around 3000 BCE, one of the most culturally significant movements began in Sub-Saharan Africa. From the forested regions of West Africa, a large group of people known as the
When you stand in a bustling Lagos market, and hear the rhythmic chants of traders in Yoruba, then travel down to the North, into the deserts of great Sudan, where
Earth, as we know it, is home to some of the most intricately complex and dynamic creations of nature. From the existence of man itself, to the unexplored depths of
In the 1890s, Charwe played a central role in organising and inspiring the first Chimurenga — a revolt against the British colonisation of present day Zimbabwe which included ridiculous tax impositions as well as the seizure of indigenous land and resources.
The freedom of a people ultimately rests on the shoulders of the people. In Africa’s fight against colonialism, we see this fact play out as various people rose up,
“The fight of a people, the resistance of a people, has various forms. As I already told you, our resistance began quite some time ago. Since the day that the
Mozambique’s first President, Samora Machel, was more than a nationalist. He was a trained nurse turned guerilla commander, who led a revolutionary charge against Portuguese colonialism and freed Mozambique
Africa has always been a continent that takes great pride in its culture, norms and roots. The continent has been home to several visionary and revolutionary leaders who have recognised
