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In the Ghanaian fishing town of Apam, a single ancient tree carries centuries of unwritten history. Known as Santseo, it was reportedly planted in the 13th century by Nana Asumbia, a royal and spiritual leader who guided her people westward from the Akwamu Kingdom, using tree saplings as signs of ....
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This month, a free virtual conference invites us to rediscover a foundational chapter of global history. “Following the Gold Road” explores the immense power and sophistication of West Africa’s medieval empires—Ghana, Mali, and Songhai—which shaped the world economy through their control of gold. Across three January sessions, leading scholars explore technology and statecraft, trans-Saharan commerce, […]
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Thousands of people recently converged on Ouidah, Benin’s coastal city and the spiritual heart of Vodun, to celebrate the country’s annual Vodun Days festival. Organized by the government and held every January, the event highlights the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of Vodun, often misunderstood outside the region. On the day, devotees, tourists, and members […]
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Planning a trip to Kenya involves more than just booking a flight; it’s about preparing to engage with its vibrant culture. Start by exploring its rich stories and sounds. Dive into Binyavanga Wainaina’s book “One Day I Will Write About This Place: A Memoir” or read Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s collection of essays “Decolonising the Mind.” Watch the gritty urban drama “Nairobi Half Life” and […]
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A rare diary entry from an 18th-century enslaver is challenging how we understand the origins of Africans trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. It offers an unusually detailed, 134-word biography of Apongo, a prince-turned-rebel leader in Jamaica. Also known as Wager, this fragment reveals he was a subject of the powerful West African kingdom of Dahomey, in […]
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In this personal essay, the author of “My Sister, the Serial Killer” explores the vulnerable journey of reclaiming her heritage. Learning Yoruba alongside her 18-month-old daughter becomes both an intimate family ritual and a reckoning with cultural loss for a writer who understands the language but cannot speak it fluently. Raised between Britain and Nigeria, the author […]
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The Zambezi River’s history mirrors southern Africa’s long story of migration, trade, and power struggles. The river flows through six countries and was a vital corridor for commerce long before European arrival, later drawing Portuguese traders chasing gold and imagined silver riches. Over centuries, Afro-Portuguese settlements, local river communities, and competing empires shaped life along its banks, […]
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