Kimpa Vita: the christian prophetess who shaped the history of the Kongo

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 history through her spiritual reform and her role in cultural...

JEAN BAPTISTE POINTE DUSABLE, founder of the city of Chicago

Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable is the founder and first resident of the city of Chicago. DuSable was born around 1745 in Saint-Marc, in Saint-Domingue, and...

Ramses the great set the standard for all rulers who followed

Throughout Black History Month, Nofi will publish articles by the late Runoko Rashidi that explore the richness and diversity of the lives of Black...

Ikhlas Khan, a black african slave who became Prime Minister in India

Ikhlas Khan was an East African who, in the 17th century, became Prime Minister of the Indian state of Bijapur. By Sandro CAPO CHICHI /...

Malik Ambar, the African black General who ruled in India

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...
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History of the WNBA: From its creation to its current rise

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the professional women’s basketball league in the United States, created in 1996 with the support of the...

Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga: The WNBA is on fire

The WNBA is no longer just existing — it’s exploding. Over the past few days, individual performances have been dropping like fireworks. Records, milestones,...

Fritz Pollard, the runner who defied color

First African American coach in the NFL, Fritz Pollard was a pioneer of professional sports and a builder of freedom in the face of...

A look back at the Dominique Malonga case: Historic second overall pick in the WNBA draft

Dominique Malonga. Remember this name. You may have only half-heard it during the Paris Games, slipped between two spotlights on the handball players, or...
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The Authors’ Conference: when Sub-Saharan Africa prepares to write its own destiny

On August 8, 2025, Kinshasa will host a major literary event already stirring excitement among pan-African creative circles. The Conférence des Auteurs (LCDA), spearheaded...

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal On May 17, 2025, Paris will not just be the...

Paris Noir: When art rewrites history

With Paris Noir, the Centre Pompidou celebrates half a century of Afro-descendant artistic creation. A remarkable exhibition retracing artistic circulations and anti-colonial struggles in...

Zonga, when masks dance, History unfolds

Discover Zonga, a captivating show combining dance, music and visual art to explore African identity, the restitution of masks and cultural heritage. There are moments...

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