n Benin, lying in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou, is Ganvie and its famous floating market. This is where items found on canoes are not just seafood products but any product you would find in an ordinary market. Read More
While the rest of the world celebrated Christmas on December 25, Ethiopians, Eritreans and other Coptic Christians are celebrating Christmas today, January 7, 2022, because they have a different calendar. Read More
The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which preserves tradition and promotes conservation, is an annual event that takes place between late February and March to mark the end of farming season and the start of the fishing season. Read More
Cape Verde is also well known for its songs, proverbs, popular beliefs, superstitions, among other oral traditions. A popular oral tradition today is the Batuku song and dance. It is essentially a woman’s dance even though men are seen clapping their hands to the sound of the drum or playing an instrument. Read More
Throughout history, several kinds of objects have been used in Africa not only to facilitate the trade for goods but also to measure wealth and power. Read More