The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on July 18th to honour the life and legacy of a true African hero, Nelson Mandela. He was born on July 18th, 1918, in the small village of Mvezo in South Africa. Mandela was born in a South Africa divided by racial discrimination known as apartheid. …
Africa has a rich history, culture, and natural beauty. There are several cultural places to explore and discover, ranging from ancient ruins to modern cities. Whether or not you are interested in architecture, history, or the arts, here are 5 cultural places in Africa that will leave you speechless. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is an…
Once upon a time, Africans passed down their history, traditions, and beliefs through the art of storytelling. Storytelling is more than just a kind of entertainment in many African cultures; it is a means of preserving and sharing valuable knowledge and wisdom. African storytelling has taken different forms over the years, from oral traditions to…
We’re thrilled to be working with Charter Schools East Dulwich this week for their first-ever ‘Festival of Creativity: Another World is Possible’ project. We will be working over 3 days with 180 Year 8 students to design some murals for our Yoruba Heritage Murals. Leading this project are our CEO, Gbemisola Isimi; Polly Alakija, a…
Libianca Fonji is a Cameroonian-American Afrobeats singer best known for her breakout single “People” (2022). The song ranked high on the US Billboard Afrobeats chart, UK Afrobeats chart and UK official charts. It received a lot of attention on social media and gets almost 2 million streams daily on Spotify. She also competed in the…
It is that time of the year when we host a fun and interactive 6-week face-to-face course for 7- 12-year-olds interested in learning Yorùbá! Lessons would cover essential grammar and vocabulary such as greetings, using simple nouns and pronouns, responding to simple instructions and more. At the end of this course, students will acquire the…
Oluremi Martins-Areola is the founder and CEO of Natural Girl Wigs, a company that produces high-quality wigs for black women. Inspired by her own experiences and desire to provide inclusive solutions, she recognised the need for high-quality wigs specifically for women of African descent. Her entrepreneurial journey started as a result of bridging this gap. …
Nigeria is well known for its delicious and diverse cuisine. When it comes to chicken, Nigerian recipes are no exception. Nigerian cuisine offers a variety of chicken recipes that will delight your taste buds. Here are five Nigerian chicken recipes to try out: Chicken Potato/Yam Peppersoup: This is a spicy and flavourful pepper soup made with…
On Saturday 8th July 2023, we held our Community Conversation at South London Gallery in Peckham. The aim of the community conversation was to discuss how we could collectively work towards resolving any existing issues (i.e. mother tongue preservation), forge new relationships and of course inform our community about our upcoming projects and how you…
The 2024 Grammy nominations were finally announced on November 10, and music fans all over the world are on the edge of their seats to see who will take home the gold. One of the biggest surprises of this year’s Grammy nominations is the addition of a new category: Best African Music Performance. This category…
