A traditional ruler has lauded Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin for his taste for traditional cloth, ...

Nigeria, a country with diverse cultural traditions, has a rich and colourful heritage in traditional headwear. The ...

Wax fabric is widely seen across West Africa today ... it was later reclaimed and popularized by various African nations, becoming a symbol of identity and even protest. However, its history ...

Meticulously planned by the year group’s event experts and chaired by accomplished legal practitioner Gloria Asabea Cofie, the event brought together dignitaries and elegantly dressed alumnae in ...

Celebrated Ghanaian dancer Afronita melted many hearts with how she and the young dancers of her dance academy, AfroStar Kids celebrated Ghana Month.

The Conversation Africa spoke to African art and culture researcher Dickson Adom about the origins of this world famous textile. What is Asante kente and why is it unique? Asante kente is a cloth that ...

three-strand kente headband you can use to finish any outfit, from dressy to casual, with some flair that pays homage to your heritage. www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com Cloth and Cord is a Black-owned, ...

“Our association used to produce huge quantities of the local Kente cloth, however, the poor patronage has discouraged many of the weavers because when they produce they don’t get the ready market for ...

My findings affirm that the Asante kente at Bonwire is distinctly Asante. The popular view that it is a generally African cloth is flawed. My study found that the historical origins of Asante ...

The teacher, Vivian Dooley, had decorated a board with red, black and green (the colors of the Pan-African flag), with pictures of Black dignitaries, with a candle holder and kente cloth.

The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...