Ahebi Ugbabe made history as the first and only female king in colonial Nigeria. She shattered gender norms, becoming the ...

In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bôbô people uphold a rich cultural tradition: ...

African masks have an important place in the culture of many African communities. These masks are not merely artistic pieces but are deeply symbolic and traditional. Made with finesse, they are a ...

They invite dialogue between African masks and the social issues facing the continent today, from urbanization and environmental crises to gender inequality and neocolonialism. These articulations ...

We know — the economic times are hard. We believe that our work in upholding the First Amendment and reporting on these changing, challenging times is more important than ever. We need to raise ...

As tall as the original Masp building is wide, the new tower involved a cut-and-carve refurbishment of a former apartment block and the installation of a black metal façade. Linking the two ...

The name Chinazaekpere translates to 'God answers prayers' in Igbo. Dorgu, 20, made the move to United from Lecce during the winter transfer window for an initial £25million, potentially rising ...

South Africa's president has announced an easing ... that most people should remain at home and also urged people to wear masks when outside. Yet at the end of his speech he struggled while ...

The Competition Commission appeals to patriotism to stop misuse of market power as it cracks down on a dominant firm accused of hiking the prices of masks in the advent of the COVID-19 crisis. The ...

Igbo-Ora is a town in Nigeria where you might think you are seeing double. The Oyo State town has one of the highest birth rates of twins in the world. BBC Africa What's New asked some twins what ...

If you’re looking for a great project to do with your kids, try making one of these darling African lion masks. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and the kids love them both as decorations and ...