Africa is the second largest continent in the world and it is made up of 54 different countries. Each country in Africa is made up of different ethnic groups with different customs and languages. Due to this, there are over 2,000 dialects spoken on the African continent; this makes Africa home to…

“Wakanda Forever”

As these words echo across the MCU universe in the coming weeks, fans across the world anticipate the premiere of Black Panther:Wakanda Forever. This catchphrase also continues to grow in other circles as a symbol of black unity and empowerment across the globe.

Black Panther:Wakanda Forever, the long awaited sequel to the 2018 superhero film is hitting theaters on Nov. 11th. And here at NKENNE, we are overwhelmed with excitement and anticipate its release in local theaters.

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With the British economy on the brink of a recession, one man has stood in the middle of the crossfire and has been described as a scapegoat for the poor economic policies of the government headed by Prime Minister Liz Truss…

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Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has been symbolic of the end of an era and the post-colonial influence of the monarchy today. Though her reign largely saw the dissolution of the British Empire and the independence of 42 colonies, she remained the head of 14 states and served as the…

The tale of currency depreciation and inflation in African countries is a cyclic marathon without end. Many African currencies enjoyed a strong head start in the early 60s at the turn of independence. However, they spiraled into depreciation largely due to…

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With his meteoric rise and death shrouded in mystery and awe, Patrice Lumumba is often remembered as one of the most misunderstood leaders in African politics and history. Though often considered a pioneer in Afrocentric thought and leadership, his 10 day-stint as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was drawn between the crossfires of…

Black Panther, the billion-dollar grossing movie, was the first large-scale attempt to share African stories to a global audience. Its success demonstrated the need and growing market of consumers interested in stories from communities in non-Western cultures. Here at NKENNE, we’re going to launch a blog series exploring important historical figures across the continent. In this article, we’ll explore the life of Yaa Asantewaa…

With about eighty percent of Africans currently engaged in the small business economy, small businesses form the backbone of the African economy. As an important driver of economic growth across the continent, providing support to these enterprises is of critical importance to…

The Stonewall Riots was a watershed event in the advancement of LGBT rights across the United States. During the hot summery months of June and July in New York City, members of the community took part in spontaneous protests against discrimination and continous harrasment and raids from the police. The riots proved…

For almost a millenia, Ethiopia has stood as a symbol of African liberation and independence across the continent. However, in Tigray in northwest Ethiopia, an ongoing civil war has been raging with an estimated…

The rich history of African medicine has been ignored and buried in centuries of stigmatization and lack of scientific research and development. Though millions of people on the continent relied on this form of treatment, the advent of Western medicine…

In our current political and social climate, language has become an incredibly powerful tool in shaping identity, culture and communication. As a language learning community, we need to be conscious of how language can be used negatively as an instrument of division, primarily through hate speech. To do so, we need to…

Facial scarification was quite popular in different parts of Nigeria. It often involves carving marks onto the forehead and the cheeks of kids as a means of identification. This practice was common among the…

African music, like every aspect of African culture, embodies the deep connections between individuals of African descent and their roots. Throughout history, music primarily played a sacred role, connecting the listeners to African spirituality and religion. However in recent times, African music has developed beyond spirituality to become a modernized and commercialized tool of self-expression and creativity among Africans…

Yɛfrɛ me Kwame Nsia. Me din som bo pa ara wɔ me ammamerɛ mu. Kwame gyina hɔ ma akɔda a yɛawo no mmemenda. Deɛ ɛka ho, yɛto akɔda din ‘Nsia’ ara a…

The Ganvié (or Ganvie) stands out as a peculiar site near the southern shores of Benin in West Africa. With its floating stilts and never-ending stream of canoes navigating its narrow water alleys, it boldly emulates its moniker as the ‘Venice of Africa’…