Wilfred Gray’s thirst to bond with motherland Africa
African American brothers and sisters who have made the trip back to the motherland usually have great stories to tell about their experiences. The following account by Wilfred Gray, a … Read More
Tag: Black History Month
The power of a song in a strange land
BY DONNA M. COX From the moment of capture, through the treacherous middle passage, after the final sale and throughout life in North America, the experience of enslaved Africans who first arrived … Read More
Ambassador Erieka Bennett, a die-hard bridge-builder
BY USMAN MAMA At The African Magazine, we celebrate Black History Month with one foot in the past to honor giant Blacks of the past, and the other foot in … Read More
Remembering African American media pioneer John H. Johnson
By Kossi Gbêdiga The celebration of black history during the month of February involves, among other things, honoring the legacies of influential black men and women, the likes of Marcus … Read More
#neverforget #alwaysremember (in celebration of Black History Month)
BY UCHENNA UMEH, MD They came from the African coasts from the Motherland… My people, My ancestors, Aunts and uncles, yours and mine. Please click here to read the full … Read More
Black women of exception: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
BY ANDREA BAGHO Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of former South Africa’s president Nelson Mandela, was one of the most visible political activists in South Africa during the repressive racist … Read More
Cana, a potential tourist’s attraction overlooked by President Talon
BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU IMAGES BY ARSENE KASSEGNE Tourism promotion is one of the features of the Benin Government’s Plan of Action unveiled by President Patrice Talon on December 16. The … Read More
CANA BOUNCES TO THE RYTHM OF ROYAL DANCE
BY LOU SIFA IMAGES BY ARSENE KASSEGNE A pitch-dark, warm night has spread its wings over Cana, a historical town in Southern Benin. The moon and the stars have the … Read More
Interview with the king of Cana, Dada Aïhotogbé Langanfin Glèlè
BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARSENE KASSEGNE Despite being a Republic, Benin is a country with a strong royal tradition. Probably every community boasts kings or other traditional chiefs. While … Read More
The king of Cana launches a 57-day centennial celebration
BY LOU SIFA IMAGES BY ARSENE KASSEGNE Bracing the biting dry heat and the stubborn thin dust of the Harmattan season, a colorful and vibrant crowd of royalties from around … Read More