Ryan Coogler, a visionary filmmaker with a passion for exploring African cultures, has left an indelible mark on modern cinema with his unique storytelling approach. His films, particularly Black ...

It is perhaps fitting then, that my exploration of traditional East African folktales began here, leading me on an unexpected journey into storytelling and adapting contemporary novels.

In Africa, home to some of the most iconic species such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, these majestic animals have significantly influenced ancient folklore and cultural narratives. This ...

Folktales like the one about the King Buzzard, created in America to explain the origin of African slaves, gave to these different people a common origin on the distant continent." This account comes ...

“Anansi has been one of my favorite trickster characters for a very long time, and I’m very surprised even now how many people don’t know who Anansi is, mostly because African folklore isn ...

“Alkebulan: The Mother of Mankind is more than a play—it is a cultural Sankofa,” said Director and Playwright Ricardo “Ric” ...