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    African Masks

    Every Traditional African Mask You Should Know!

    ByMichael Ukwuma April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

    Africa, a continent of unparalleled cultural richness and diversity, has gifted the world with an extraordinary legacy of artistic expression. Among its most iconic and profound creations are traditional African masks—sacred objects that transcend mere aesthetics to embody spirituality, history, and identity. For centuries, these masks have played pivotal roles in rituals, ceremonies, and storytelling,…

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    African Masks

    Book: Within Carved Lines | The Secret Meanings of African Masks

    ByMichael Ukwuma April 8, 2025April 11, 2025

    All that can be said cannot be seen. All that can be seen must never be said. About the book… In Within Carved Lines: Secret Meanings of African Masks, Michael Ukwuma invites readers on an extraordinary journey into the heart of African artistry and spirituality. This captivating book transcends the mere appreciation of African masks…

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    Pan - Africanism

    The Colonization of Africa and the Fall of Its Kings and Kingdoms

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 30, 2025

    Introduction: The Golden Age Shattered   Before the white man came, Africa was a tapestry of splendor—a continent where kings ruled with wisdom, where empires stretched across savannahs and forests, and where the rhythms of life pulsed through intricate trade routes and thriving cities. From the gold-laden courts of Ashanti to the scholarly halls of…

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  • We are not africans
    Pan - Africanism

    We Are Not Africans

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 29, 2025March 28, 2025

    Imagine waking up one morning, blinking into the dim light of a world that feels faintly off—like you’re a character in a video game coded by someone who didn’t bother to ask your name. Your avatar’s tag floats above your head in glitchy, neon letters: “African.” It’s not a badge of honor; it’s a branding…

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  • The Jollof Rice Wars: A Tasty Distraction from Africa’s Real Battles
    Pan - Africanism

    The Jollof Rice Wars: A Tasty Distraction from Africa’s Real Battles

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 28, 2025March 27, 2025

    Let’s talk about jollof rice. Yes, that steaming, spicy, tomato-drenched dish that has Nigerians and Ghanaians ready to throw hands, with Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Gambia tossing in their own ladles to stir the pot. Across social media, in kitchens, at parties, Africans will argue until their throats are hoarse about whose jollof reigns supreme….

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    African Masks

    Traditional African Masks: Five Iconic Treasures Held in Captivity by European Collections

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

    Traditional African masks are far more than mere objects of beauty—they are sacred vessels of culture, spirituality, and communal identity. Across West, Central, and Southern Africa, these masks have long been integral to ceremonies like harvest celebrations, funerals, and rites of passage, acting as conduits between the physical and spiritual realms. Crafted from materials like…

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  • African scarification traditions
    African Cultures | Cultural Heritage

    African scarification traditions: Meaning, Significance, and Traditions

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 25, 2025March 26, 2025

    African scarification traditions, an ancient practice deeply embedded in African history and culture, is far more than a mere physical alteration of the skin. It is a sacred art form, a rite of passage, and a powerful symbol of identity, beauty, and spirituality. Across the continent, various African communities have used scarification for centuries to…

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    African Cultures

    The Female Kings of Africa: 14 Warrior Queens Who Defied Gender Norms and Ruled Empires.

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 22, 2025March 24, 2025

    Did Africa have Female Kings? History brims with tales of extraordinary female kings of Africa, women who shattered gender barriers to reign as kings—not just queens—commanding armies, forging empires, and leaving legacies that challenge Western assumptions about patriarchy in pre-colonial societies. These visionary leaders, from the Hausa city-states of Nigeria to the kingdoms of Angola,…

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  • Volunteer today because the World needs you
    Volunteer

    Volunteer today because the World needs you

    ByMichael Ukwuma March 1, 2024

    Most people feel they are born for something great! Do you ever feel that way? I bet you do. I have that same feeling all the time. This feeling urges us to give, share and in some way; make the world better. In the midst of all these desires is helplessness especially when we aren’t…

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    African Masks

    Why African Masks have horns?

    ByMichael Ukwuma February 29, 2024

    I have had to answer the question, why do African masks have horns? Is it a sign of evil or good. In this article, I will discuss the depths of African masks and what they mean for you especially if you possess an African mask with horns. You might be in the market for an…

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