Culture

She is known for her political engagement and her songs. Between these two spheres, here are some of the striking quotes of Miriam Makeba...

Did you know that the African-American activist, writer, and poet Maya Angelou (1928–2014) and Malcolm X met for the first time during a protest...

Explore the life and legacy of Beatriz Kimpa Vita, an influential 18th-century prophetess in the Kingdom of Kongo, who left a deep mark on...

Malik Ambar (1549–1626) was a general and prime minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in India. Born in Ethiopia, he rose from the status of...

NOFI presents 9 of Malcolm X’s most beautiful quotes.

December, a month synonymous with celebrations, Christmas logs, fireside warmth and chalets over-decorated with all kinds of twinkling lights… Yet, nearly 5,000 kilometers from...

A large part of the people of Réunion today have African origins. This article offers a historical overview of that presence. Before slavery The aptly named...

The Francophone Black world knows Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist, the first Black president of South Africa, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize....

A striking analysis of Kirikou and the Sorceress, in which we explore the complex history of Karaba the Sorceress. Nofi offers a deep and...