history
Introducing The National Museum of African American History and Culture – What It is About, and How To Visit
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. […]
Tidbits about Nigeria’s history, wildlife, people, and places
Most times Africans worry about the fact that much emphasis is placed on the negative news about Africa rather than the the positive. However, mention and credit has to be […]
Bringing African Culture to The African Diaspora: Commendable Practice For African Cultural Posterity
“…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.”
Book The AKUNESI Masquerade Presented by Mbano Community Inc For Your African Event
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. […]
A Forgotten Chapter of African Heroism – Jesus Chucho Garcia, Venezuelan Ambassador to Angola
Between the 16th and 18th century African civilizations located on the West Coast, most had been influenced by the triangular trade between Africa -Europe-America, known as the slave. Within this […]
Nigeria Independence Parade 2013 in New York
New York, New York: Nigerians all over the world recently celebrated their country’s 53rd independence anniversary with a parade attended by many Nigerians and others in the tri-state area and […]
Of Violence, Deportations, & Unguarded Rhetoric – History Should Teach Us Better
Incendiary remarks could trigger unimaginable reactions and reprisals that could spiral out of control. If leaders continue to feed the populace with statements and sentiments of a tribal, political, or religious nature, it will be a daunting task to overcome division, dichotomy, and disunity within the nation.