LIBRARY
A selection of articles originally published on a website launched by Aïda in 2020. They stem from her passion for African heritage, and for art in particular.
These are articles published over years that reflect the research, writing and editorial work that laid the foundation for The Griots Hand.
(Arrow holder, Luba artist)
Articles
Unajua? – One of the longest colonial wars were the Xhosa Wars that went on for 100 years! A...
Unajua? – Nigerian Olaudah Equiano was sold into slavery as a child and sent to the Americas...
Unajua? – A lot of West African instruments are made using dried fruit, or gourds. Gourds are...
Unajua? – José Luandino Vieira was a political prisoner when he published his African short...
Unajua? – There is so much ancient West African art that may be hundreds (or even thousands)...
Unajua?– During colonialism, it was illegal for Kenyans to plant cash crops like coffee, which...
Unajua? – Most books about colonialism in Africa were written by Europeans until Africans...
Unajua? – The minaret of the Chinguetti mosque in Mauritania is said to be the second oldest...
Unajua? – Many independence wars started off as peaceful resistance movements in Africa...
Unajua? – Black Girl is a movie by Ousmane Sembène made from his short story in Tribal Scars...
Unajua? – The first time that the Pan African Congress took place in Africa was in 1974; it...
Unajua? – West African masks are almost always worn by men in masquerade dances. ...
Unajua ? – Tuaregs did not like touching iron, that is why their swords, called Takoba, have...
Unajua? – You can better understand independence movements in Africa with economics. People...
UNAJUA? – There are over 350 books in African Writers Series. How many do you think are in print...
Unajua? – It is impossible to remake Benin Bronzes (it’s a West African art that is one...
Unajua? – Most borders in Africa were not made by Africans but by Europeans during...
Unajua?– You can read formerly secret files from the CIA about the All African Peoples...
Ulijua? – Indépendence Cha Cha was a popular song that inspired African independence movements...
Have a desire to learn about West African sculptures? Look no further! This article will to teach...
What did royalty wear in Africa? Read this article to learn about African royalty outfits from the...
Interested in food from Africa and need some inspiration for your next meal? These are 13 of the...
Colonialists changed much of Africa, however, they did manage to capture the continent’s...
Discover the wonders of the Africa Architecture Scene through these images of African buildings...
Are you an off-duty time traveller gathering all types of clothing in medieval Africa for your next...
This is a collection of traditional African clothing by country – and that is for real –...
Living in an African traditional house is the dream of lots of people. How well do you know the...
Need an African aesthetic wallpaper as your background or want to admire astonishing photographs?...
Ever since its existence the continent of Africa has been inhabited by creative and fashion-forward...
There exists much hidden African history. How many facts about ancient Africa do you know? Here is a...
Everyone should have a general knowledge on the history of Africa. How much do you really know about...
Want to know about some little-known ancient African houses that every history buff should know...
Do you want to discover treasured ancient African art history objects? Below is a collection of...
Want to know about the novels about Africa book list every seasoned reader should have? These are...