This episode delves into the rich history of African textiles, including the various types such as leather, tree bark and wool. We also examine the diverse uses of textiles, from clothing to currency.

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In our latest episode, we will delve deeper into the world of African Fine Art. This time, we will explore the fascinating realm of body art, which includes tattoos, scarification, earlobe and lip modifications, and captivating face paintings. Through this cultural journey, we will discover the various reasons behind these artistic expressions, ranging from identification to evading capture by slave traders and for medicinal purpose. Join us as we push the boundaries of artistic expression and celebrate the richness of African art and culture. #AfricanArt #BodyArt #CulturalExpressions

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In this podcast episode, we will take you on a journey through the world of African art. We will explore ancient paintings in Kemet, delve into the San Rock paintings with innovative paintbrush techniques dating back 73,000 years, and celebrate the iconic Geometric Ndebele paintings. Additionally, we will showcase statues, sculptures, and bronze artworks from West Africa, including the revered Golden Stool of the Ashanti and the Golden Rhino of Mapungubwe in South Africa. Lastly, we will delve into the cultural significance of masks in African art, highlighting their influence on avant-garde Cubism artists like Picasso. Join us to experience the diverse and vibrant world of African artistic expression.

In this episode, we delve into the rich history of fine art in Africa, exploring its origins dating back to the use of hieroglyphs in Kemet circa 3100 BC, as well as the paintings and rock art created by the San people.

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Join us for Part 3 of our exploration of African games, where we delve into the diverse world of board game variants across the continent. From Gebeta in Ethiopia to Bawo in Malawi and Uganda's Omweso, we'll take a closer look at the rules and history of these games. Additionally, we'll explore the impact of African games on Ashanti slaves in Haiti and touch on ancient Kemet's ball games and early football. Don't miss this fascinating tour of African gaming heritage! #AfricanGames #CulturalHistory #CulturalHeritage #HistoryUnveiled 🌍🎯⚽🎲

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Join us as we explore a variety of traditional table games from different countries and cultures that promote critical thinking and strategic skills. These games include Siga from the ancient Kemet civilization, Yode from Senegal, Choko from West Africa, Mrabaraba/Mlabalaba from South Africa, Ayo and Fanorona from Madagascar, and Engolo, a courtship ritual played by the Nkambi people of Angola that was later transferred to Brazil and is now known as Cabo Hinda Angola. We will also discover other traditional games such as Sangwe bare-knuckle boxing from Venda initiation schools, Liberian Dambe played by the Hausa, Andumba from Kenya's Luo tribe, camel riding from the Sahel and Sahara regions, donkey racing on Lamu Island in Kenya, and bull-barking rodeo called Savika, Bestilewo, which is a Madagascan rite of passage. Additionally, we will explore games similar to hockey such as El Makcha from Morocco, El Athrati from North Africa, and Kemet stick fighting called Tatin, which was used to train soldiers. Lastly, we will learn about Ukuqwaqwazana from the Ndebele/Nguni tribes, which is now only popular among the Xhosa community, and Gena from Ethiopia, which is typically performed by two villages on Christmas Day with the goal of uniting communities.

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In this episode, we will explore the origins of professional sports in ancient Egypt, also known as Kemet, dating back to 400 BC. Evidence of various sports, such as boxing, tug of war, and running, have been discovered through drawings on tombs and hieroglyphics. It is believed that sports were also used for ceremonial and ritual purposes. During the coronation of a new Pharaoh, he had to prove his fitness and health by running a marathon around the city. This tradition continued annually on his birthday from 3400 BC to 1500 BC, on the graves of those who performed sports. Additionally, we will delve into jumping and wrestling sports, including gusimbuka urukiramende by BanyaRwanda, Kalenjine people Chekosirwet, Masai jump and wrestling, Eg Njom wrestling Nso People, Laamb wrestling by the Wolof in Senegal, Onjumbo Angola, Nuba from Nubia, and the Nubian tribes in Sudan.

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This episode explores the impact of colonization on African institutions that traditionally guarded sacred events such as initiation rituals. With the arrival of colonizers, sexual role-playing music and dances that were previously confined to private initiation schools became widely known, causing disapproval among older generations and delight among younger ones. Examples include Mapouka in Ivory Coast, Kwasa Kwasa and Ndombolo in Zaire and Congo, and more recently, twerking and dancehall in Jamaica. The episode also looks at how the Shimmies gave rise to Samba music in Brazil, which shares a similar name to the Chisamba - a sexual role-acting dance from Mozambique. In Cuba, slaves of Nigerian and Cameroonian heritage recreated initiation schools to maintain the necessary secrecy for their fight for freedom. The intersection between Congolese Yuka music and Cuban initiation schools led to the birth of Rhumba, which was later exported back to Congo. During the Cuban liberation fight, Yuka music was used as a form of dance code, resulting in the creation of Mambo dance, which later underwent modifications such as cha-cha-cha and tap dance. Tango, originating in Argentina, was popularized in New York by Puerto Ricans, and interestingly, the name Tango is believed to be similar to the Congolese word Ntangu, meaning "sun."

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