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About 1075- The Kingdom of Mapungubwe is founded in Southern Africa, at the confluence of two rivers. The name means "Hill of Jackals". The kingdom will be the first stage in development that will culminate in the creation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe to the north in the 13th century. These states are built on gold trading links to the East African coast.
Traditional West African Art
Discover Mederic Turay, a multidisciplinary artist whose work is a rich tapestry that blends his cosmopolitan experiences with his West African origins and captivatingly expresses narratives of African history, origins of humanity, spirituality and the representation of the self. From a young age, Turay’s talent was evident, having consciously drawn inspiration from iconic artists like Picasso, Dali, and Basquiat. His journey took him from the United States back to his roots in present-day…
African Artwork Traditional
Mncobi Mndzebele: "Artists should possess a deep passion for both art and their heritage, as this enables them to effectively represent and preserve their African culture. By collaborating with museums and art galleries, my artwork can reach a wider audience and be valued in the years to come. Looking ahead, I aim to delve further into my ballpoint drawings, exploring themes rooted in African traditions and showcasing the strength and resilience of women."…
African Art
African Stream on Instagram: "ADVANCED AFRICANS ASTONISHED’ COLONISERS What would you say if we asked you to describe what Africa looked like 500 years ago? Western narratives push the propaganda that European imperialists found a continent full of barbarism and poverty. In this clip, author Robin Walker bulldozes that crude caricature and cites the work of German author Leo Frobenius. His book, Histoire de la civilisation africaine, paints a very different picture, with European settlers…
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942K views · 32K reactions | 5 African Tribes taken to the US #africanhistory #africantribes #ushistory | By Peculiar History | African tribes taken during the
slave trade to the United States. One, Yoruba. The Yoruba
people predominantly from present day Nigeria and Benin
were among those enslaved and taken to the Americas. They
brought rich cultural traditions including religion.
Orisha worship which influenced religions like Santeria and
Vodu and Art. Two, Maunde. The Maunde speaking…
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