2022-11-04 10:51
The Wedgwood anti-slavery medallion was an abolitionist symbol produced and distributed by British potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood in 1787 as a seal for the Society for the Abo… Read More
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2022-07-27 10:39
The Eyo festival is one of the top festivals celebrated in Yoruba land, most especially in Lagos State, Nigeria.This festival is held to honour the death of an oba (king), and also to celebr… Read More
2022-07-17 09:56
A freestanding, snow-covered dormant volcano, the majestic Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Located in northeast Tanzania, it can be seen from far into Kenya and Amboseli… Read More
2022-07-10 16:52
Afrotribes magazine, June edition is now available for download on Magzter, Issuu and on our blog.Download for free Download Now Read More
2022-07-10 16:47
The kora is one of the most complex strings instrument from Africa.This traditional instrument is native of the Gambia. comprises 21 strings, gourd, leather and wood, a rough altitude of one… Read More
2022-07-08 17:16
The rate of Cyber-crime in our society is increasing everyday.This alarming crime has really affected our youth, most especially guys who are desperate to make money in the blink of an… Read More
2022-07-08 07:55
The rate of teenage pregnancy in our society is increasing everyday.This unusual act has led to many pitiable circumstances like abortion, VVF, and even death.Who is to blame?Kindly drop you… Read More
2022-07-01 13:41
Afrotrobes Magazine, Issue 5 now available in our stores. Read More
2022-06-27 20:46
The New Afrika Shrine is an open air entertainment centre located in Ikeja, Lagos State. It serves as the host location of the annual Felabration music festival. &n&hell…Read More
2022-06-27 20:33
The Atenteben also known as the bamboo flute originates from Tweneduruase in the Kwahu Plateau of south-central Ghana. The Kwahus are part of the Akan tribes of Ghana, sharing a boundary wit… Read More
2022-06-27 18:08
The word “balafon”, shared in English and French, is derived from a Mande word or words meaning something like “wood-tongue-talk”. With over 70 languages and dia… Read More
2022-06-03 09:01
Download and read our monthly digital magazine for free. Download Now For enquires and advertisement, kindly contact us.Thank you for choosing Afrotribes magazine. &nb&hell…Read More
2022-05-01 07:49
You can now download the third issue of our magazine for free Read More
2022-04-26 13:33
Bata drum: the percussion instrument. Read More
2022-04-01 06:50
I'm delighted to inform you that Afrotribes Magazine April, 2022 edition is now available. Read for free.https://linkfly.to/Afrotribesmedia Read More
2022-03-28 10:42
Yankari national park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres (866 sq mi)… Read More
2022-03-28 10:39
One of the existing cultural musical instruments found in Yoruba society is the Bata drum. This double headed drum shaped like an hour glass with one end larger than the other is mostly used… Read More
2022-01-26 10:49
One of the entertaining dance performed by the Tiv people of Benue state is the swange dance.This recreational and entertaining dance is usually performed together by Tiv men and women in fe… Read More
2022-01-16 10:53
Kpanlogo is a highlife dance form performed to conga-like drum. It's Ghana own dance that started from the capital city of accra. It is now enjoyed through out the country.Historically, kpan… Read More
2022-01-08 09:58
Olumo rock is a mountain in south – western Nigeria with a height of 137 metres above sea level. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun state and was normally used as a natural f… Read More
2022-01-07 16:32
Superstition is excessively credulous belief in the supernatural. It is a belief in sign of things either good luck or bad luck… Read More
2022-01-07 16:30
The Kakaki is a three to four metre long metal trumpet often used in Hausa traditional events. Kakaki is the name used in Chad, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Benin, Niger, and… Read More
2022-01-07 16:23
A free standing, snow-covered dormant volcano, the majestic Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Located in Northeast Tanzania, it can be seen from far into Kenya and… Read More
2022-01-07 16:21
This is a 1,753 ft high hill located in the ancient city of Kano, North West, Nigeria. Kano was formally called Dalla, after the hill.The hill is a vital part of the history of Kano. It is b… Read More
2021-12-25 08:50
Sitting on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountain range, in Obanliku local government area, Cross River state, in the south eastern Nigeria lies the Obudu Plateau. The Plateau l… Read More
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