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For this month's edition of 'Made In Africa' we travel to Granada for Spicemas ahead of Notting Hill Carnival and Brooklyn's ...
Missouri Southern State University kicked off its themed international semester this week with “The Art of West Africa — ...
At the same time, sub-Saharan Africa’s oil and gas production grew by 5%, driven by output gains in Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal and the Republic of Congo. With critical insight into both hydrocarbon ...
Sacred spirits met swirling colour in Porto-Novo this weekend, as performers in elaborate wooden masks and flowing fabrics danced through the streets during Benin’s annual traditional mask ...
The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub.
Video. Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ancestral spirits and cultural identity.
Unique craftsmanship techniques The creation of African masks has been perfected by artisans who use traditional techniques handed down through generations. Wood, metal, and fabric are carefully ...
Each dancer swings the mask in a figure 8, touching the ground with the top of the superstructure. Description Wood face mask with double cross superstructure, additional pieces at crossbar ends go up ...
A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker paints a wooden mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making ...
African wooden masks are an integral part of the continent's rich cultural heritage, depicting various tribes and traditions. These masks are not merely artistic but carry a lot of spiritual and ...
Energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie will participate in the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies conference, with a senior delegation comprising Mansur Mohammed, ...