2026 DUMBA: Understanding the Waala State’s Dumba Tradition
Ishmael Junourgh As the Waala Kingdom prepares for another colourful celebration of its historic Dumba festival, attention is turning to the traditions,…
Culture/History
GONJALAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION (GLYA) MOURNS A GREAT SON OF GONJALAND: HIS EXCELLENCY TINGAWURA ALHAJI SAMPSON SEIDU ABUDU
The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has received with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss the news of the…
Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Musician to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Africa’s extraordinary musical journey onto the global stage reached another historic milestone on Tuesday, August...
DARKEST HUMANITY
Growing up as a child, I had an insatiable appetite for Books and reading. For reasons I can't tell, I…
“We Are The Ladimeh”: From The Chains Of The Past To The Chains Of The Present
In Ishmael A. Junuorgh’s narrative Ladimeh, Ladimeh himself becomes that struggle made flesh. He becomes a symbol of resilience in…
THERE IS SOMETHING IN A NAME
Zakaria Rafique Seinu In Wa, on a market morning, a woman will call across the compound and the name that comes back is…
Beyond Drumming and Dancing: How Millar Open University Is Reimagining Culture as a Science of Development
For generations, culture in Africa has often been presented through its most visible expressions: the rhythm of drums, the colours…
Traveler’s Inn: How Bolgatanga’s ‘Unofficial Parliament’ Has Served Tea, Tolerance and Community for Four Decades
In a country where political differences can sometimes divide families, communities and friendships, a modest establishment in the heart of…
The Lost Maestras
The Lost Maestras is a preservation, transmission and promotion project led by Mieruba Art Center in Ségou. Between 2022 and…
FROM NANDOM TO THE WORLD: GIFTY’S DANCE, VOICE AND THE DAGAABA CULTURAL STORY
From Domangye in the Nandom area of Ghana’s Upper West Region, Gifty is emerging as a distinctive voice and dancer…