Metal bangles are another popular choice when it comes to African jewelry. Crafted from brass, copper, or silver, these ...

Forthcoming from Princeton University Press, 'The Atlas of World Embroidery' celebrates the global history of a timeless ...

Alicia Piller's sculptures have been featured in museums across L.A., from Craft Contemporary to the California African ...

The Citizens Scorecard provides Nigerians with a unique opportunity to evaluate government agencies through their votes. It ...

Tammy Hembrow put on another pulse-raising display on Wednesday, as she enjoyed some festive sunbathing on the Gold Coast.

Understanding Poush Purnima Poush Purnima is an important date in Hindu tradition, marking the full moon in the month dedicated to the Sun God. This year, the celebration will take place on January ...

The Poush Purnima date holds special significance in Hinduism. The month of Poush is considered the month of the Sun God, and Purnima is the day of the full moon. Both the Sun and the Moon are ...

The other day at windswept Baldwin Beach in Pāʻia I found a cowrie shell at the edge of the waves. A whole shell, no broken pieces — a rare find. It had a brown halo around the bottom, the curved hump ...

Cowrie shells have been used for centuries in African crafts, serving as a medium for artistic expression and cultural representation. These small, glossy shells are not only beautiful but also hold ...

When it comes to seashells, South Africa is a treasure trove. Aside from swimming, surfing and snorkelling, the beaches of Mzansi are a beachcomber’s paradise. You can find many unique shells washed ...

Today, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana celebrates a symbol of its economic independence — the Ghana Cedi, which turns 60 years old this year. The Bank of Ghana has invited all ...

It is common knowledge that money makes the world go round, but have you ever wondered what Nigeria used as a means of trade and exchange before we had the naira in our wallets or even bank apps on ...