In our African cultural feature this month, we introduce the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) which was dedicated and opened to the public this September 2016. See What It is About, and How To Visit. About The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC): The NMAAHC is the only […]
“…a people or generation without an identifiable artistic heritage or cultural orientation will inevitably suffer from a strange emptiness that could drastically impede the psyche of not only that generation but the ones to follow.”
Amongst the Ibos of southeastern Nigeria, one of the most common expressions of cultural artistry is through performance and celebration of masquerades. Understandably, there are many legendary masquerade’s across Iboland. Undoubtedly the Akunesi masquerade belongs in that class. The AKUNESI masquerade originates from Oru in Imo State, Nigeria. A long way from the USA. The […]
“Rhythms of Africa” A musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms sprung from the souls of vibrant cultures and carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas debuts during the FACE 2014 in Atlanta, GA. March 1, 2014.
Brooklyn, New York: Recently the Annual New York Ibo Night was held in Brooklyn New York. It was a night of Ibo cultural celebration and camaraderie as Ibos from around the United States gathered to once again celebrate their Ibo traditional heritage. In attendance were many sons and daughters of the Ibo tribe from Southeastern […]
Queens, New York: The Mbano National Assembly recently held its Indigenous Cultural Convention in New York. The event witnessed a massive turnout of Mbano Indigenes across the United States. It was an evening of camaraderie and fun-filled entertainment. Our staff was there to bring you the coverage with exclusive shots as usual. HOW IT HAPPENED: […]
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