African masquerade ensembles are recognizably carnivalesque, yet not aligned with Carnival as we know it. The exquisite, ...

Born in 1932, the daughter of a pastor, Asiyo was raised in a missionary centre where she went against the mores of her time ...

Akuaba, a crafted wooden doll, is traditionally believed to bless infertile women with children even in their despair. Originally traced to the Fantes and other tribes along the Western coastline of ...

Known for its mud-brick architecture, the town of Djenné is struggling to attract tourists and maintain buildings that have been damaged by floods ...

From wedding rings, tiaras to brooches and watches, we dive into how brides and grooms should style jewellery for their big ...

Waist beads have been used for centuries in West African cultures as symbols of fertility, sexuality, and spirituality. Today, they have many practical and aesthetic uses around the world.