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What if African borders were redrawn doing Decolonization?by…

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What if African borders were redrawn doing Decolonization? by u/Aofen It is a popular trope on reddit to blame Africa’s problems on the arbitrariness of its colonial era borders, and how they do not follow ethnolinguistic lines. In our timeline, African nations have almost overwhelmingly agreed to respect their colonial borders out of fear of … Read more

How one woman rallied other refugees to help African students fleeing the war in Ukraine

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When news came of African students facing discrimination and abuse while fleeing Ukraine after the Russian invasion last February, community organizer Asmara knew her Germany-based charity dedicated to helping refugees could help. With the experience Asmara’s World has gained since 2016, they were able to quickly mobilize volunteers, funds, and buses—and a wave of online … Read more

‘Just inviting a heart attack’: A quest to reverse the African jinx at the World Cup

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Africa’s in the throes of a World Cup jinx that dates back to the tournament’s origins 92 years ago — and to gauge from what African fans are telling each other online, the entire continent has continued to reaffirm its commitment to not breaking it.  Africa hasn’t gotten past the quarter-finals in the global tournament’s … Read more

This gorgeous oracle card deck offers valuable wisdom based on African culture

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In all my friend groups, I am considered a bit of a woo ambassador. Whether it be from a crystal, intention-setting candle or meditative bath bomb, I love seeing the look of fascination and intrigue on a loved one’s face after receiving a bit of magic. My favorite thing to do is gift someone their … Read more

South African musician created an entire album of duets with cats and it seriously slaps

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If you haven’t heard of The Kiffness, you’re in for a treat. And if you haven’t seen an alugalugging cat, you’re also in for a treat. Putting them together makes a magical mashup of weird and wonderful that you just have to hear to believe. First, let me explain the alugalugging cat thing. For some … Read more

A South African City Is Slapping QR Codes On Poor Black Residents’ Homes

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Xolani Mahlaba, a formerly incarcerated, unemployed 39-year-old cook living in the Mfuleni informal settlement, said his cabin is to be QR-coded in future phases. Mahlaba is intrigued by the current exercise. “We don’t fully understand the confusing gears of technology,” he said, “the internet and codes and the effect on our housing structures, to be … Read more

Nigerian journalist shatters negative African stereotypes with hilariously sarcastic videos

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Charity Ekezie, a journalist from Nigeria, is doing a fantastic job of changing perceptions about Africa because she understands something very important: You can change a lot of people’s minds by making them laugh. Earlier this year, according to a report by France 24, Ekezie and her friends realized that a lot of commenters on … Read more

Watch the world's first female virtuoso kora player perform a beautiful West African love song

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“Jarabi,” meaning “beloved,” is a popular West African song that was written after the country of Mali gained independence from the French in 1960. Rich in metaphors symbolizing the people’s love for their country and culture, the song was meant to instill a sense of “hope and resolve,” according to World Music in Education. The … Read more