West Africa Discovery

02/06/2020

Nous avons accueilli un groupe de 16 du +229 (Bénin) au Pendjari Lodge pendant le weekend. Ils sont repartis satisfaits par leur séjour et heureux d'avoir découvert leur patrimoine naturel au Parc National de la Pendjari.

18/05/2020

I don't usually share ads I get bombarded with on Facebook, but this seemed appropriate!

06/04/2020

A public service announcement in true West Africa fashion. This one is from ! May everyone stay safe, stay healthy, stay at home to save lives.

Collectif 229 contre le Coronavirus. Merci à (par ordre d'apparition) : Gopal, Sèssimè, Ndani Gani, Gildas Zinsou, Teriba, Datamao, Faty, Adjima, Le BIM, Jos...

06/03/2020

Some great music from Mali!

“Dankélé” is the new clip from Bamba Wassoulou Groove's eponymous album, which will be released on March 27th.

05/02/2020

The 50s in Sénégal, in stunning images.

A collection of 75,000 forgotten negatives by photographer Roger DaSilva paints a vibrant, celebratory picture of life in the West African country as it headed towards independence.

02/02/2020

Benin in a few photos.

01/02/2020

Cabo Verde!

Carnival, island style.

22/01/2020

The title of the richest man that ever walked the face of the earth belongs to a little known ancient ruler in a part of the world that is today associated more with endemic poverty than unimaginable riches.

22/01/2020

Maktub Ecoferme Bénin Un rêve d’enfant Nos chambres Activités à la ferme et dans la région Nous contacter Réservez RÉSERVEZ En chambres paysannes ou en gite, pour préserver la qualité, la convivialité et l’authenticité de l’accueil nous ne faisons pas des réservations en ligne. Ell...

19/01/2020

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15/01/2020

The distinguished Ghanaian writer and art historian, Nana Ofosuaa Oforiatta Ayim, has been appointed by the University of Oxford to the Advisory Council of the University’s Cultural Programme. It i…

28/12/2019

Oh Salone!

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26/12/2019

What are you waiting for?

An entire village on stilts in Ghana. Mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Africa is filled with amazing sights for travelers. Here are 30 of the best places to visit.

25/12/2019

A new novel from Ghana!

The Ghanaian writer, art historian and filmmaker talks to OkayAfrica about the magical storytelling in her new book, exploring the complexity of intergenerational African identity, the writing process and more.

23/12/2019

Fascinating read!

Between the 11th and 19th century – in the middle of the forest – the Edo people shaped … Read the article

23/12/2019

Cabo Verde breathes music!

The Atlantic islands of Cape Verde off the coast of West Africa is tapping into its musical heritage -- and it's quite a sound.

22/12/2019

A historic moment for West Africa!

Eight West African countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to the Eco, finally cutting ties with the CFA franc.

22/12/2019

Cabo Verde!

The Cape Verde archipelago, in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa, features stunning 10 islands. Here, you'll find gorgeous beaches, volcanoes and very friendly residents.

18/12/2019

Surfing Senegal at Almadies!

Finisterre's trip to Senegal in the spring of 2019 created a moment of surfing magic. Watch Finisterre Ambassador Noah Lane and photographer Jack Johns dropping…

18/12/2019

Thanks to unsung heroes!

Not until recently did most commentators on African literary history believe that African societies had any form of writing tradition. Since the rediscovery of ancient manuscript collections, with some dating back to at least the 8th century AD, this perception has gradually lost popularity.

14/12/2019

In what's called "The Year of Return," celebrities such as Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell help Ghana, in West Africa, launch an ambitious plan to become the next big tourist destination.

10/12/2019

Some great music from the Gambia!

09/12/2019

Surf Ghana Surf !

A short clip about surfing in Ghana

09/12/2019

Ghanaian Manga! Ganga ?

Francis Y. Brown runs us through the commencement of his journey and how he hatched an animation team which promises to become the biggest in Africa.

05/12/2019

Eha Amufu, a village located in Enugu, Nigeria, takes pride in their centuries-old wrestling traditions. Following the journey to nationalize indigenous combat sports, we meet Enugu's wrestlers and the man behind the movement of the African Warriors Fighting Championship.

03/12/2019

​The renowned Malian singer performed her song 'Nterini' complete with an unforgettable guitar solo.

01/12/2019

James Barnor helped put black women on the covers of British magazines and documented fashion in a country marching towards independence. Now, aged 87, he has taken to Instagram and a London gallery is exhibiting his work

29/11/2019

Ghana made 126 foreign nationals who have lived in the country for many years it's citizens as part of the country's Year of Return celebrations.

29/11/2019

This Cockerel will crow again in !

The Benin bronze or 'okukor' was stolen from Benin City, now Nigeria, in the 19th century and given to Cambridge University's Jesus College.

27/11/2019