At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision to “become a man.” ...

During the African Student Association ‘s workshop Tuesday, music reverberated throughout Pennington Hall as students learned the dynamic steps of African dance. From the lively Afrobeats to ...

Growing up near Sao Paulo, Mariana Da Cruz knew there was more to Brazilian music than just singing Bossa Nova tunes. She wanted to branch out and combine numerous other styles like hip-hop and ...

Charlotte-area organizations like El Alma de la Luna, Dances of India and Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective elevate ...

For many on the continent and among the diaspora, navigating multiple identities via cultural attire is a birthright, but it can create some complications ...

The author tells how chronicling the sex lives of African women led her to many examples of openness around the body grounded in love and care ...

A TikTok video from Fourways Farmers' Market showcases Johannesburg's groove culture, sparking mixed reactions as attendees danced to amapiano amidst fresh produce.

Kevin Omland does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People label other species as "primitive" or "ancient" and use terms like "higher" and "lower" animals. This anthropocentric ...

Increasing U.S. travel restrictions for citizens from several African nations could affect a dance performance scheduled next month at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe. Les Ballets ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is on the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent's cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed ...