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The Egungun Festival in South West Nigeria is a big deal! This festival is celebrated annually among the Yoruba people and has been passed down through generations. The festival lasts several days and strengthens the bonds that unite families and…
In this edition of Our Heritage, we explore the beauty of the Ekpe Masquerade of the Efik/Ibibio ethnic groups in South South Akwa Ibom state. Also, our exploration takes us to Benin, where the annual Voodoo festival is held with…
This edition of Our Heritage features, among others, the Gambian masquerade culture, which is a vibrant tradition involving masked dances and performances. This culture is deeply rooted in the country’s diverse heritage, serving as a means of preserving cultural identity…
This edition of the programme takes a look at Masks which are a prominent feature of African cultural heritage. The history, use, and symbolism of masks vary across national, ethnic, and cultural identities. In West Africa, masking traditions are closely…
Discussions about arts in the form of content creation, especially in the Alpha age always take an interesting form. Some of the videos and short dramas you get on your WhatsApp, facebook and other social media platforms are part of…
In this edition of the programme, we will be exploring the significance of Ankos Masquarade festival of Ghana. We will also examine the importance of personal reflection and renewal, which many do this in a form of pilgrimage. Pilgrimage represents an…
This edition of the programme, takes us to the beautiful annual Calabar Festival. A cultural and tourism event held in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State in southeastern Nigeria. It is one of the largest and most vibrant…
This edition of the programme, we feature the colourful interesting wedding ceremonies of West Africans. As you know, Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and…
We continue in our series of African storytelling. This edition of the program, we will be looking at the story of Sango who was a notable strong ruler and magician who became king of the Oyo Empire after succeeding his…
The Ninki Nanka is a fascinating creature from Gambian folklore, particularly among the Mandinka people. The Ninki Nanka is said to inhabit rivers and swamps, striking fear into the hearts of those who dare to venture into its territory. The…
The edition of the programme spotlights the Kankurang rites practiced in Senegal, Gambia and Guinea Bissau. It is believed that the Jola and Mandinka people of Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia and Senegal use to create one of their traditional masks,…
Welcome to your family Sunday Arts and Culture Magazine show Our Heritage In this episode, One fast-vanishing aspect of African society is tribal markings. We will be looking at the Deep cuts, usually on both cheeks or the forehead, were…
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