This article explores Shineemo Banaadir, a Somali film magazine founded by young creatives to revive film criticism, preserve cinematic memory, and strengthen Somali cultural identity. Through film reviews, cultural discussions, and international participation, the magazine creates space for emerging filmmakers while connecting Somali audiences at home and abroad.
What is a Kikuyu ruracio? Maryann Muchugia shares a personal account of her traditional Kenyan dowry ceremony, exploring the customs, negotiations, clothing, music, food and family traditions that brought her Kikuyu and Giriama cultures together.
This article explores how colonialism, globalization, and contemporary beliefs have contributed to the erosion of African cultures and reinforced cultural self-erasure. Drawing on a personal experience in Uganda, the article traces the loss of traditional practices and knowledge, distinguishes between cultural evolution and cultural erasure, and calls for renewed confidence in cultural heritage by integrating inherited knowledge with modern innovation to build a more independent and sustainable future.
This article explores Sudanese jabana as more than a beverage, highlighting its role in preserving cultural identity, hospitality, social connection, and collective memory. It examines how coffee rituals continue to connect Sudanese people across celebrations, spiritual gatherings, conflict, displacement, and the diaspora, making jabana a symbol of resilience and belonging.
This article explores Jertiq, one of Sudan’s most distinctive wedding traditions, tracing its historical roots, symbolic rituals, and cultural significance. It examines how Jertiq has evolved across different Sudanese communities while continuing to preserve traditions, identity, and collective memory in the face of modernity.