African Culture

As more languages become endangered, Chinedum Art Michael looks at how Nigeria’s indigenous languages could be affected. A hundred years from today, cars will fly in the sky. Money will be spent via a microchip implanted in the human body. Space travel will take us beyond our galaxy. …

As I settle down at my desk to write this article, I can’t help but feel a sense of joy and enthusiasm. This personal journey of discovery has opened my eyes to the incredible similarities between my Sub-Saharan African heritage and Montessori philosophy. …

The Afroasiatic (also known as Afrasan or Afrasian) are a language family of about 300 languages that are spoken predominantly in the geographic subregions of Western Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of the Sahara/Sahel. …

In African corporate culture, building and maintaining strong relationships is key to business success. …

Omar Diop is a well known photographer and storyteller from Senegal. He was born and raised in Dakar and later studied in Paris before moving on to work as an analyst. Diop worked in the corporate world for a while before quitting to chase his passion. His earliest exhibition was…

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE. So, I walk into a WU branch to collect money and head straight to the counter where I get myself seated. Right behind me, is a woman I would say in her 50’s. She sits in a chair, in front of the teller…

Letters To Oludhe — Letters To Oludhe Wuod Asego, wuoth manichako, Okinyal weyo sani; You have to understand, That life in itself is a journey; The man you are becoming, The decisions you are making, The work you are putting in; This is your race, this is your marathon. Translation: “Wuod Asego, Wuoth manichako,”…

Shining a Light on Tamika R. Guishard — Tamika R. Guishard is an award-winning filmmaker, director, founder of B. Goode Productions, and Guishard Films. She is next in my series of “younger people” to highlight during #BlackHistoryMonth2023. She describes herself as having the MIND OF A RANGER, HEART OF A TEACHER, AND SOUL OF A DANCER. …

A Kenyan experience — As a Kenyan, I have always been proud of my cultural heritage and the rich history of my country. However, it wasn’t until recently, that I fully appreciated the significance of Black History Month and the important role it plays in celebrating the achievements and experiences of African Americans. Growing…