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Face2Face Africa’s Culture section is your go-to destination for the latest black culture news, featuring insightful articles on African American culture, African culture, and more. Dive into stories that celebrate African American art, music, fashion, and traditions. Stay informed with up-to-date African American culture news and explore black culture articles that highlight the rich heritage and creativity of the African diaspora. Whether you’re interested in African American art news or want to discover the latest trends in African and Black culture globally, we’ve got you covered.
Nigeria: Lagos’ colorful Fanti Carnival celebrating Afro-Brazilian heritage returns
Lagos was filled with color for the Fanti Carnival that celebrates the Afro-Brazilian heritage of formerly enslaved people who returned from Brazil in the 19th century. These returnees, known in Lagos as the “Aguda”, made their home on Lagos Island in neighborhoods like Popo Aguda, Olowogbowo, Lafiaji, and Brazilian Campos. By the 1880s, these Afro-Brazilians represented…
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Nigeria just made history preserving its historical and creative records under a mountain in Svalbard
Above the Arctic Circle is the archipelago of Svalbard, which lies halfway between mainland...
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Ghana: Chief destooled over alleged romantic affair with fetish priestess
A royal family in the Central Region of Ghana has destooled a chief over some allegations brought...
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Learning disabled artist Nnena Kalu wins ‘historic’ Turner Prize
Learning disabled artist Nnena Kalu has been crowned this year’s Turner Prize, the UK’s...
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Ancient Egyptian gods have gathered in New York in Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade
“Divine Egypt,” a major exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is now open, offering a comprehensive look at Ancient Egypt’s principal deities. The exhibition...
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This woman’s new video game allows you to take back African artifacts from Western museums
A new South African video game lets players reclaim looted African artifacts from Western museums through digital heists. Relooted, unveiled at the Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles earlier in June by Johannesburg-based...
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Scotland: Kingdom of Kubala led by Ghanaian says it can never be destroyed, sets up new camp after eviction
Scottish Borders Council has begun legal action to evict a self-styled “African tribe” from the site they moved to after they were removed from their previous camp. The self-proclaimed Kingdom...
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Social media erupts after Jamaica high school bans baby hair edges
St. Andrew High School for Girls (SAHS), one of Jamaica’s most prestigious secondary schools, announced on Instagram that styled edges were no longer allowed on campus. The announcement read, “Please...
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Why men lined up to give ‘welcome back’ handshakes to students at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
In its 11th year, men from various locations in Baltimore on Tuesday lined up outside the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys to fulfill a ritual: Giving students “welcome back” handshakes. ...
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What to know about Kaura Taylor, missing Texas woman found living among lost ‘African’ tribe in Scotland
Asnat, Lady Safi, the handmaiden of King Atehene of the lost “African” tribe in the Scottish woodlands, has been identified as Kaura Taylor of Texas, who was reported missing by her family...
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119 looted Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria from Netherlands – the largest single repatriation to date
After more than 120 years, 119 Benin Bronzes, which were looted by British troops, have been returned to Nigeria. The artifacts were stolen from the Kingdom of Benin in modern-day Nigeria by British soldiers...
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Egypt: How the North African nation is using sports to boost its global image and economy
Egypt is turning to sports as a key tool to improve its international image, strengthen diplomatic ties, and support long-term development goals. This strategy is part of a growing global trend where countries...
