A groundbreaking archaeological discovery has rewritten our understanding of early medieval England, revealing that two individuals buried in seventh-century cemeteries had recent West African ancesto ...

Reviewed by Spencer H. Brown in International journal of African historical studies (Boston) 5 (3) 1972, pages 533-537 (DT1.A2592 AFA) PEOPLES AND EMPIRES OF WEST AFRICA WEST AFRICA IN HISTORY ...

The 20th-century Ghanaian leader Kwame Nkrumah saw an opportunity to move Africa past the fragmentation left behind by ...

Connection Between West African history and African American history Ricks spoke about envisioning her earliest ancestors in Ghana and reflected upon their journey to America.

In this adapted excerpt, we meet Balla Kouyaté, one in a long line of West African "djelis," men who function as living history books to preserve stories, culture, and traditions. Some, like ...

West Africa is made up of 16 countries, each with its unique history of gaining independence from colonial rule.

Operators say roots travel remains strong, but culinary experiences and even surfing are also drawing travelers to places ...

Kọ Café (pronounced “Koh”) is no stereotypical coffee shop. It’s a podcast studio, co-working and performance space, a hub of West African history, and a thriving Black-owned cultural ...