Angelique Kidjo Sings in Honor of Fallen African Soldiers

Angelique Kidjo Sings in Honor of Fallen African Soldiers

On a wet and overcast day in Paris, beneath the Arc de Triomphe, you could hear Angelique Kidjo's haunting voice. Dressed in royal blue with gold circling her neck, she...
November 22, 2018 — Adjoa A.
15 African Proverbs to Inspire You This Week [Shareable Images]

15 African Proverbs to Inspire You This Week [Shareable Images]

  When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.  It is not rushing that is important, it is making sure. --Maasai people of East Africa   When you...
November 11, 2018 — Adjoa A.
Mud Cloth and the Fight Against Poverty

Mud Cloth and the Fight Against Poverty

The popularity of mud cloth (bògòlanfini or bogolan) is growing, but as this video below describes, there is more to mud cloth than its beauty. When you support African textiles,...
October 01, 2016 — Adjoa A.
Tags: mud cloth
Kente Cloth at #Rio2016 Olympics: Why Ghana Looked So Good

Kente Cloth at #Rio2016 Olympics: Why Ghana Looked So Good

Perhaps the most uplifting part of the Olympics each year is the Parade of Nations. Each country enters the arena proudly carrying their flag, and some, like Ghana, come out...
August 10, 2016 — Adjoa A.
Tags: Ghana kente
Headwrap Tutorial: How To Tie A "Hat Wrap" In 6 Easy Steps

Headwrap Tutorial: How To Tie A "Hat Wrap" In 6 Easy Steps

  Rome wasn’t built in a day, and you can’t perfect Erykah Badu’s headwrap in three minutes. But if you’re in a hurry, or just learning to wrap your hair,...
February 07, 2016 — Adjoa A.