Visiting Rwanda: What do I learn first, Kinyarwanda or Rwandan culture?
Visiting Rwanda is an adventure like no other. From its breathtaking landscapes to its vibrant culture, this East African gem captivates travelers with its rich tapestry of experiences. Yet, amidst
The African Union at 60: The Journey towards a culturally and linguistically connected Africa
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a founding father of the African Union in his autobiography, ‘The Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah,’ narrates that he began his political career as a student at the
Mothers as Custodians of African Languages and Cultures
Ghana, just like other African countries, has a language policy that seemingly marginalizes the significance of African languages in the educational sphere. The policy dictates that from kindergarten to Grade
African journalists as gatekeepers for indigenous African languages and cultures
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), through its news anchors, has pioneered the promotion of the country’s local fabrics like the ntoma, kente, batakari amongst others. Most African countries have fabrics
Harnessing the knowledge of indigenous African languages and cultures for jobs
One of the greatest concerns for people with deep knowledge of indigenous African languages and by extension knowledge of cultures, is how they can translate this into some economic gains.
African Languages: The Vital Role of Custodians in Preserving and Promoting
African languages and culture are constantly under duress, competing with other internationally recognized and accepted cultures, experiencing cultural convergence, hybridization and differentialism that result in assimilation, change, or even being
Bolingo Launches the First Website in the Akan Language
On the 4th of September 2022, Bolingo published a news website, Akan Kaseɛbɔ (www.akannews.com) in two of the Akan languages: Asante Twi and Fante. Akan Kaseɛbɔ, meaning “Akan News,” is
A New Home Built for Culture in Saloum
On March 20th, 2022 while many were already attempting to fight off the first signs of the Sunday Scaries, an unveiling ceremony in the municipality of Foundiougne in Dakar, Senegal,
