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We're Telling African stories.Oriire spotlights mythology and history from different African Cultures and across the diaspora.
This article emphasizes African roots in the birth of Brazilian Capoeira. It takes us back to the life of the enslaved Africans in Brazil, under the Portuguese colonists, and how their struggle and resilience shaped the art we now know as Capoeira.
Ever seen those gorgeous geometric patterns in movies about Haiti? Those aren't just fancy floor decorations—they're vèvè, the spiritual calling cards of Haitian Vodou. This article will delve into the evolution of these ground drawings, from their potential roots in Dahomean traditions to their sacred and symbolic role in contemporary Haitian Vodou.
Mamlambo isn’t the typical nurturing or protective goddess many might expect. Originating from South African folklore, she’s often described as a powerful water spirit with the ability to shape-shift. In this article, we’ll explore her origins, the legends that surround her, and what makes her one of the most distinctive figures in African mythology.
In this episode, we speak to Fatima about jinns in Northern Nigeria.
Listen to Sesi and Haleemah discuss the extent to which culture should be preserved.
Anansi the trickster is a West African God. He often takes the shape of a spider and is considered to be the god of all knowledge of stories.
Kintu is a mythological figure who appears in a creation myth of the Baganda people of Buganda, Uganda. According to this legend, Kintu was the first person on earth and the first man to wander the plains of Uganda alone.
In this episode, Sesi and Haleemah speak to Mamokone about South African food.
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