THEY SAID NO TO FRENCH COLONIZATION
The MINO (mino means “our mothers” in the Fon language) are the astonishing and valiant women warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey. They…
The Voice of the Griots
Follow our journey across Africa: behind the scenes of our story-gathering, the stories of our partner griots, and news on preserving Africa’s oral heritage in the digital age.
TIMBUKTU, THE HISTORIC CITY OF KNOWLEDGE
According to tradition, Timbuktu is said to be the “well of Bouctou”, an old Tuareg woman who settled in the 12th century in the “bend…
The Tourbi-Porteurs
The architecture of Jegu is unusual in that houses are entered from the top. This architecture is inspired by…
N’Datté Yalla
Head of state, resistance fighter, nationalist and educator, N’Datté Yalla was the last sovereign of the kingdom of Waalo. She would ascend the throne on the 1st…
The African comic Ultimes Griots turns 1
All our highlights on video. Thank you for your support for the comic that brings all of Africa together. On behalf of the whole team,…
The NGONDO
The Ngondo is the traditional assembly of the Duala people. It is a traditional and ritual festival that brings together the Sawa peoples of the region…
Dinah Salifou Camara
Dinah Salifou reigned from 1887 over the Nalu, a people of Guinea in the region known as the Southern Rivers.…
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