JOAL-FADIOUTH – Welcome to the peaceful town and island of Joal-Fadiouth, on the West Coast of Africa in Senegal. They are known for being a fishing village and for Fadiouth, which is an entire island made from seashells built upon each other. The village is home to both Christians and Muslims living in harmony. Today we’re eating a couple of local meals, including a massively spicy pepper fish soup and exploring the amazing culture of this island.
Category: Africa
‘The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey’ – Prof. James Small – YouTube
Prof. James Small, former Black Studies Prof. at CUNY and featured in the films, ‘Hapi’, ‘Hidden Colors’ & ‘Elementary Genocide 3’, joins Michael Imhotep to discuss ‘The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey’. The #1 Movie, ‘The Woman King’ from producer Viola Davis…
The Dahomey Kingdom | African History Documentary
Children of the Panther | Part 1 | Danhomé & Vodun In Part 1, Onuora Abuah travels to his boyhood home of Benin (West Africa) to learn the history of the 17th century Danhomé (Dahomey) kingdom which ruled the region. His journey begins in the water town of Ganvie, before…
Udiroko Festival 2022 Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria – YouTube
Udiroko festival 2022 Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria.
Ancient Papyrus Provide Insights To How The Great Pyramid Of Giza Was Built | IFLScience
In a new documentary, aired by Channel 4 on British television last week, archaeologists presented new evidence describing how the Great Pyramid was constructed. The new insight comes from papyrus discovered in the ancient port of Wadi al-Jarf, on the Red Sea. Source: Ancient Papyrus Provide Insights To How The…
Four Black Celebrities That Became Citizens Of African Countries
Actor Samuel L. Jackson gained Gabonese citizenship after tracing his ancestry to the Benga tribe. According to The Guardian, “Jackson traced his roots to the Bantu tribe in Gabon. The Bantu people are speakers of Bantu languages, comprising several hundred indigenous ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa, spread over a vast…
Reclaiming Our Identity Is Reclaiming Our Dignity
People of Afro-Japanese heritage like me (I am Ghanaian-Japanese) are not considered “true” Japanese due to our darker complexion. People like me are often bullied at school or made to feel like foreigners in our own country. However, we represent Japan too; we are becoming more visible and growing in…
Awful Archaeology Ep. 5: The Dendera Light – YouTube
In this video we go down the rabbit hole of the conspiracies surrounding the Dendera Light motif at the temple of Hathor at Dendera. From ancient aliens to Norwegian electricians this story is a roller coaster. Join me for the ride as I debunk it all.
Africans Are Taking Surfing Back
I discovered the book Afro Surf – and it changed my life.In the book, it says that surfing independently developed from the coasts of Senegal to Angola. It was a total mind shift. I thought, “Wait a minute. You’re trying to tell me that this is part of my culture?…
Omani Empire’s Influence over Zanzibar and other East Africa Coastal Area – YouTube
The East Africa Coastal Region was very important towards trading in the region. Long distant trades were conducted within that region.The importance of the area made the Portuguese to take control of the area. The Portuguese were pushed out by the Omani Empire who inturn established their own control.
‘The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey’ – Prof. James Small – YouTube
Prof. James Small, former Black Studies Prof. at CUNY and featured in the films, ‘Hapi’, ‘Hidden Colors’ & ‘Elementary Genocide 3’, joins Michael Imhotep to discuss ‘The Woman King & The Real History of The West African Kingdom of Dahomey’. The #1 Movie, ‘The Woman King’ from producer Viola Davis…
The Dahomey Kingdom | African History Documentary
Children of the Panther | Part 1 | Danhomé & Vodun In Part 1, Onuora Abuah travels to his boyhood home of Benin (West Africa) to learn the history of the 17th century Danhomé (Dahomey) kingdom which ruled the region. His journey begins in the water town of Ganvie, before…
Udiroko Festival 2022 Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria – YouTube
Udiroko festival 2022 Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Nigeria.
Ancient Papyrus Provide Insights To How The Great Pyramid Of Giza Was Built | IFLScience
In a new documentary, aired by Channel 4 on British television last week, archaeologists presented new evidence describing how the Great Pyramid was constructed. The new insight comes from papyrus discovered in the ancient port of Wadi al-Jarf, on the Red Sea. Source: Ancient Papyrus Provide Insights To How The…
Four Black Celebrities That Became Citizens Of African Countries
Actor Samuel L. Jackson gained Gabonese citizenship after tracing his ancestry to the Benga tribe. According to The Guardian, “Jackson traced his roots to the Bantu tribe in Gabon. The Bantu people are speakers of Bantu languages, comprising several hundred indigenous ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa, spread over a vast…
Reclaiming Our Identity Is Reclaiming Our Dignity
People of Afro-Japanese heritage like me (I am Ghanaian-Japanese) are not considered “true” Japanese due to our darker complexion. People like me are often bullied at school or made to feel like foreigners in our own country. However, we represent Japan too; we are becoming more visible and growing in…
Awful Archaeology Ep. 5: The Dendera Light – YouTube
In this video we go down the rabbit hole of the conspiracies surrounding the Dendera Light motif at the temple of Hathor at Dendera. From ancient aliens to Norwegian electricians this story is a roller coaster. Join me for the ride as I debunk it all.
Africans Are Taking Surfing Back
I discovered the book Afro Surf – and it changed my life.In the book, it says that surfing independently developed from the coasts of Senegal to Angola. It was a total mind shift. I thought, “Wait a minute. You’re trying to tell me that this is part of my culture?…
Omani Empire’s Influence over Zanzibar and other East Africa Coastal Area – YouTube
The East Africa Coastal Region was very important towards trading in the region. Long distant trades were conducted within that region.The importance of the area made the Portuguese to take control of the area. The Portuguese were pushed out by the Omani Empire who inturn established their own control.