On Tuesday, November 28, Kenya's parliament made a controversial decision to prohibit the wearing of the Kaunda suit and African traditional attire. The Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian ...
With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...
The sound of the Eid Salah prayer can be heard across several blocks in Harlem, signaling the end of Ramadan’s 30-day fast and the commemoration of Eid. In an hour, the same call to prayer will be ...
African Textiles in Iowa," a current exhibit at the Stanley Museum of Art, highlights a selection of textiles from a ...
Heritage Day (Usuku Lwamagugu, Usuku lokugubha amasiko) is a South African public holiday celebrated on September 24. On the day, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the ...
The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in ...