Cultural Practices

Ijele Masquerade: Facts About The Biggest Masquerade in Africa

Here are some facts you may not know about Africa biggest masquerade, ijele masquerade. 1. Ijele Masquerade aka King of all Masquerades is the biggest Masquerade in Africa, it can be found in Anambra and Enugu State, Nigeria. It is so...

Asmat: The Tribe In New Guinea Where Cannibalism Used To Be A Thing.

Located in the New Guinea in the Papua province of Indonesia lies the Asmat people. Although the meaning of Asmat is often disputed with some claiming it means man from tree while her neighbours, the Mimika, say the name...

7 Weird Practices From Around East Africa

The region of East Africa is well known for its customs, cultural practices and traditions etc. From Witchcraft, to circumcision etc, there are various strange traditions and customs that a person can find in the region. Below are 7 weird...
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William Gibbons: The African Who Was Enslaved by a Professor at the University of Virginia

William Gibbons, born around 1825 in Albemarle County, Virginia, was an African American who was enslaved by a professor at the University of Virginia.