More than 400 cases of Ebola have already been reported in Mongbwalu, a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fear ...

Josephine Adwoa Ansah-Brew, co-founder of the Performing Arts Center for African Cultures (PACAC), and The Fritete African ...

What began as two days of high-level policy discussions and strategic commitments at the Africa Forward Summit ended in spectacular style at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani where music, ...

Now entering its 49th year, DanceAfrica remains BAM’s longest-running program and one of the nation’s largest festivals dedicated to African and diasporic dance and culture. Held annually over ...

A mom and daughter duo had Mzansi entertained after showing off their quirky, carefree dance moves at a family gathering The wholesome TikTok moment captured South Africans’ love for dance, with many ...

A photo taken on October 10, 2016 shows a coffin shaped like a log at Hello Design Coffin Works in Accra. - Fantasy coffins are produced in Ghana in the Greater Accra Region and have been displayed in ...

It’s a Wednesday night in Charlotte, and you can hear the rhythmic tapping of Mexican folklórico boots from the studio next door. That’s when 12-year-old J.P. Contreras takes a moment to share what ...

If you’re looking to meditate in a confined and quiet place, perhaps it’s time to climb into a coffin. At least, that’s what a trend out of Japan, dubbed coffin-lying, is promoting. The practice, ...

The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa. He was a charismatic performer and bandleader ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: An exceptionally preserved coffin, ...

Finally, some rest in peace. What started as a quirky offering from a funeral home in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture has blossomed into a full-blown trend among Japan’s zen-seekers. “Coffin-lying,” or the ...

Republic Services should not be allowed to expand Coffin Butte Landfill, Benton County staff recommended in a report released Feb. 24. The report concludes that a state Department of Environmental ...