Lifestyle
Meet the Dinka People of South Sudan, the Tallest People in Africa
The Dinka peoples of South Sudan are known all over the world for their height, some refer to their land as the land of giants: on average, its men stand almost 6ft according to a recent survey conducted in the country.
Society & Culture
Abagana Ambush: On This Day in 1968, Nigerian Army Suffered the Heaviest Single Loss in the Biafran War
The Abagana Ambush which happened on March 31, 1968 was an ambush by Biafran guerrilla troops that wiped out the Nigerian 2 Division.
Society & Culture
Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar
In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
History
South Sudan Kingdom Restored 117 Years After British Soldiers Killed Its Last Monarch
King Gbudue was a royal Azande leader and arguably the most prominent person in the recent history of the Azande people.
History
Blind Tom: Born Into Slavery, This Blind Autustic Slave Became the Highest Paid Pianist of His Time
Born into slavery, Thomas Wiggins “Blind Tom”, was a musical prodigy who became a touring phenomenon in the 1800’s
Society & Culture
These African Countries Once Cancelled Christmas
Christmas, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated differently all over the world.
In Africa, the religious and cultural celebration has become an integral part of the African culture and different African communities have different ways...
Society & Culture
Umemulo: the Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony for Zulu Women
Umemulo is a traditional Zulu coming of age ceremony for Zulu women. This ritual is usually done for females at the age of 21.
Africa Ranking
Top 20 Smartest Countries in Africa, 2022
South Africa is the smartest country in Africa, followed by Mauritius, Tunisia, Botswana, and Morocco rounding out the top 5.
Society & Culture
Central Africa: The 9 Countries in Central Africa, their Language, Capitals and Population
Central Africa is primarily inhabited by Bantu people. Many Nilo-Saharan and Niger-Congo Ubangian communities reside in the region. The Economic Community of Central African States and the Lake Chad Basin Commission are notable Central African supra-regional organizations. Christianity and...
Society & Culture
Breast Ironing: the Harmful Practice of Flattening the Breasts of Young Girls to Hide Puberty
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Breast ironing, a traditional practice commonly done in Cameroon, is the process whereby young pubescent girls breasts are ironed, massaged or pounded down through the use of hard or heated objects and then bound with a constrictive material in...
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History of Human Zoos: How ‘Exotic Africans’ Were Displayed in Zoos in the West
During this time, people from various non-European cultures were brought to Europe and the United States and displayed in zoos as examples of "exotic" and "primitive" peoples.
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