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Ghana entrepreneur creates eco-friendly bamboo bikes

April 1, 2016

Africans have always had tremendous drive for innovation. In a continent that is rich with natural resources – but is often low on Western technology and investment – Africans can be remarkably resourceful and creative in devising their own solutions and implementing ingenious ideas. In Ghana, Berniece Dapaah has created an eco-friendly bicycle made from bamboo – and … More Ghana entrepreneur creates eco-friendly bamboo bikes

Togo computer whiz builds tech innovations

March 30, 2016

Meet the computer whizz from Togo who built his first robot at age seven By Musah Idriss – “I could make many, many things with that,” said Sam Kodo, looking at a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Where most people see only a phone, 23-year-old Kodo sees a combination of components that can be taken apart … More Togo computer whiz builds tech innovations

50 Ways to wear African fabric

March 30, 2016

Most of the pictures in this article are of West African batik, but the author also mentions Kente. Kente is a more labor intensive process for the cloth, but perhaps the most significant thing here is that black women in Africa and throughout the African Diaspora are developing a strong sense of fashion style, using African … More 50 Ways to wear African fabric

The power of African queens

March 24, 2016

Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up 26 FEB 2016 00:00 VERONIQUE MISTIAEN LinkedInTwitterGoogle+FacebookEmail Women chiefs are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s development, advocating for women’s and children’s rights. The women came from the far corners of the country by the dozen, from traffic-choked Accra, bustling market towns and remote rural villages – … More The power of African queens

Kente: Not just any cloth

March 22, 2016

http://www.ultimatehistoryproject.com/kente-cloth-and-the-history-of-the-ashanti-people.html By JESSICA ACHBERGER Kente cloth is deeply intertwined with the history of the Ashanti nation. The Ashanti Empire or Confederacy, which was located in what is today Ghana, first emerged in West Africa during the seventeenth century. The Ashanti are members of the Akan people who speak the Akan or Ashanti dialect. The word … More Kente: Not just any cloth