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.
By Hiba Elhindi
This article explores how community theatre helps Sudanese children in Bristol reconnect with their heritage through storytelling, performance, and play. It examines how theatre enables young people to explore identity, memory, and belonging while reimagining Sudan in the diaspora.
This article explores how South Sudanese women use beadwork to preserve culture while supporting their families and rebuilding their lives through conflict and displacement. It examines the cultural significance of traditional beadwork, its role as a source of income and identity across South Sudan and the diaspora, and how this enduring craft continues to connect generations despite war, migration, and changing circumstances.
This article explores the gap between internet governance and the digital experiences of African children, using Kenya as a case study. It argues that children should be recognized not only as users to be protected but as active rights holders whose voices must shape digital policies. The article highlights the need for more inclusive governance to ensure a safer and more equitable digital future.
By Edwin Austin
Kenya's plastic pollution crisis threatens marine ecosystems and coastal communities. This article examines how creative upcycling initiatives such as Ocean Sole are turning plastic waste into economic opportunities while promoting environmental awareness.