On June 30, 1960, the DRC achieved independence. 60 years down the line in 2020, many Congolese women do not get to enjoy independence. They cannot move freely without fear of sexual violence. They don’t have the power to make decisions in their own home...
Sapology. The 1970's brought a new sub-culture that generated in the streets of Kinshasa, known as 'Les Sapeurs'. 'Les Sapeurs' or 'Sapologists' are a group of well dressed and well groomed Congolese men that dedicate their time and money to dressing in striking, colorful, yet elegant attires...
Senegal’s history has been most influenced by its identity as a West African, Muslim-majority country with roots dating back to precolonial African empires. Senegalese women have long contributed to Senegal’s history and culture from ancient times to the present...
While in South Africa you’ll be amazed at the range of delicious food on offer. Because of the way different groups were isolated from each other, many food rituals have remained traditional and not amalgamated. Each community and culture has a way of celebrating and marking time...
Ghanaians emphasize communal values such as family, respect for the elderly, honoring traditional rulers, and the importance of dignity and proper social conduct. Individual conduct is seen as having impact on an entire family, social group and community; family obligations take precedence over everything else in life...
The country has four major cultural groups: the Fang-Beti in the south, the Sudano-Sahelian in the north, the Sawa in the Coastal region and the Bameliké in the west. Each has their own unique rhythmic music. You can experience their traditional dances, culinary art and their individual culture...
Talking about “cultural diversity” is no cliché in relation to Burkina Faso (the former Upper Volta – renamed after the 1984 revolution of Thomas Sankara). This is a country of some sixty different ethnic groups. West and southwest Burkina Faso is mostly under the influence of Mande culture, which is shared with both Mali and Côte d’Ivoire..
Although Mali is one of the largest countries in Africa, it has a relatively small population, which is largely centred along the Niger River. The Bambara (Bamana) ethnic group and language predominate, with several other groups—including the Fulani (Fulbe), Dogon, and Tuareg—also present in the population. .
