Binta Diakite finds it hard to introduce herself because she identifies herself with different ‘nominations.’ She’s an African girl (originally from Bamako, Mali), a Muslim, and part of the Sulani Nation which does not recognize a particular territory. Traveling is her great passion, and although...
The clothing of Africa is as interesting, colorful, and exuberant as the people who wear it. We gave you a taste of the very of-the-moment fashion scene in Senegal here, and now we'll give show you some of the more traditional types of clothes worn...
If you stay in Ethiopia for long enough, it’s just a matter of time before someone invites you to a wedding. My first invitation came out of the blue—out of a blue cab to be precise. I had never met Marcos before but five minutes...
Imagine dancing to the beat of drums played by proud elders around a bonfire under the stars. Imagine climbing a cliff face to reach a semi-monolithic sixth-century church in the middle of the Gheralta mountain range. Imagine learning the art of injera baking with a...
Born in Addis Ababa in 1973, Amaha Girma’s early years were not easy. Both of his parents died by the time he was 17 years old. He and his three sisters survived off the income generated by renting their family home. After graduating high school,...
Over the past few months, we've taken you on a culinary tour through Europe and Asia; now, it's Africa's turn to shine! The continent is home to some very tasty dishes that reflect the surroundings and history of their country of origin. Have you tried any...