Africa World

01/05/2025

Sisters from South Sudan 🇸🇸 ❤️

03/04/2025

My hair is my crown!!

29/03/2025

25/03/2025

African braids and hair styles are more than just aesthetics; they carry cultural significance, spiritual meaning, and community identity. Each braid tells a story of heritage, status, age, and marital status. They're a symbol of beauty, strength, and resilience. Let's celebrate the richness of African hair culture.
📸: Laetitiaky

10/03/2025

The 0nly African American Ship Captain on the West Coast of the United States in the Late-1880s and 1890s

William T. Shorey (July 13, 1859 – April 15, 1919) was a late 19th-century American whaling ship captain known to his crew as the Black Ahab.

Shorney was born in Barbados and spent his life at sea. After only ten years at sea, he became the only African American ship captain on the west coast of the United States in the late-1880s and 1890s. He obtained his certification in 1885. His whaling voyages were based out of San Francisco on the whaling bark John and Winthrop. The John and Winthrop was the only whaling ship in the world to be manned entirely by an African-American crew.
Shorey retired from whaling in 1908.

Onshore he lived in Oakland and worked on the docks as a special policeman for Pacific Coast Steamship Company from 1912 to 1919.

In 1919 he diéd from the Spanish flu pandemic. He is búried at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California.

03/03/2025

Ghost town, Kolmanskop, Namibia 🇳🇦

28/02/2025

Did you know?

When the Lionesses are in heat, they have a lot of s*x at once in a single day. 20 to 40 times, and the Lioness becomes the one who demands to mate. So if the Lion is tired and can't keep up with her She bítes his balls.

27/02/2025

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21/02/2025

Inyambo cows in Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼are a unique breed known for their majestic long horns that can reach up to six feet in length. These cattle are traditionally used in ceremonies and cultural events, where they are adorned with ornate decorations. Inyambo cows hold a significant cultural importance in Rwandan society and are considered a symbol of wealth and prestige. They are revered for their beauty and grace, making them a cherished and iconic part of Rwandan heritage.
In addition to their impressive physical appearance, Inyambo cows are valued for their role in traditional Rwandan ceremonies such as weddings, coronations, and other important events. These cows are seen as a symbol of social status and prosperity in Rwandan culture. The intricate designs and patterns on their horns and bodies are often symbolic and can represent various meanings depending on the context.

The Inyambo cows have a gentle temperament and are well-trained for ceremonial purposes. The caretakers and herders of these cows take great pride in their upkeep and training, ensuring that they are always ready to participate in cultural events. The process of grooming and decorating the Inyambo cows is a meticulous and elaborate practice that requires great skill and attention to detail.

Overall, the Inyambo cows play a significant role in Rwandan culture, serving as a symbol of heritage, tradition, and prosperity. Their presence adds beauty and elegance to important cultural events and ceremonies, making them a cherished and revered part of Rwandan society.

20/02/2025

GIANT FOR A REASON 🇳🇬

Olympic Games 1996, Final | Nigeria’s “Super Eagles” became the first African nation to win a soccer gold medal by upsetting Argentina, 3-2.

19/02/2025

Some African Countries represented by their High School girls in their beautiful uniforms🙌

19/02/2025

This old photo from the 1970s shows three important men in Nigerian history: Adamu Ciroma, Olusegun Obasanjo, and General Murtala Muhammed.

Adamu Ciroma was a respected leader and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was born in Potiskum, Yobe State, and played a big role in Nigeria's politics and economy.

In the 1970s, Ciroma worked closely with General Murtala Muhammed, who was the Head of State at the time. Olusegun Obasanjo was Muhammed's Chief of Staff.

Ciroma had a long and impressive career. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and served as Minister of Industries, Agriculture, and Finance at different times.

He also worked on important projects, like food security and partnerships with international organizations.