In Africa, names are not just useful tags that people put on their children to recognize and distinguish them: they are emblems. These names collect cultural traditions, belief systems, and social stratifications, conveying messages important for a family and for...
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The Lion King: a Tribute to Africa
Disney’s iconic movie, The Lion King, is back on screens after 25 years since the original film was released. Taking the public in a journey to the African savannah, The Lion King amazes with its visually astonishing landscapes and its...
Swahili Names: a Promise for the Future and a Reminder of the Past
Have you ever wondered what is behind the unique African names? Today we will take an imaginary trip to Eastern Africa to catch a glimpse of one of the most fascinating ethnic groups in the area: the Swahili people. Who...
Names from the City of Ants
There is a place where the presence of ants is so remarkable that a city was named after them – Accra (from nkran, ants). Yet even more remarkable are the traditions of the people inhabiting it. Accra is the capital...
