Mitochondrial Eve: At the african origins of humanity

Redrawing our roots At the heart of human history, long before civilizations arose and continents bore borders, lived a woman: Mitochondrial Eve. Not the first woman in the biblical sense, but the one whose matrilineal...

Africans in the greco-roman World

Long erased from classical narratives, Africa was nonetheless a key player in Greco-Roman Antiquity: Ethiopian kings, Nubian queens, Egyptian thinkers, Black soldiers, Roman citizens....

Fanon: A giant leap for francophone black cinema

Frantz Fanon once wrote: “Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.” And what if Jean-Claude Barny’s...

Haiti, 1825: The ransom of independence

On April 17, 1825, France imposed a colossal debt on Haiti in exchange for recognition of its independence. A royal decree signed under military...

Usman dan Fodio: The sword and the Qur’an

At the crossroads of Sufi mysticism and political strategy, Usman dan Fodio built the largest Islamic state in sub-Saharan Africa during the 19th century....
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A look back at the Dominique Malonga case: Historic second overall pick in the WNBA draft

Dominique Malonga. Remember this name. You may have only half-heard it during the Paris Games, slipped between two spotlights on the handball players, or...

Rumble in the Jungle, or when Ali became a legend

October 30, 1974: The legendary Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. More than a fight, this event...

The impact of Jackie Robinson in the fight for civil rights

Nofi invites you to discover Jackie Robinson's impact in the civil rights movement by breaking the racial barrier in American baseball. Jackie Robinson's story transcends...

Mutombo Dikembe: A life dedicated to defense!

On September 30, 2024, the basketball world lost one of its greatest figures, Hall of Famer Mutombo Dikembe, at just 58 years old—an NBA...
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Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal On May 17, 2025, Paris will not just be the...

Paris Noir: When art rewrites history

With Paris Noir, the Centre Pompidou celebrates half a century of Afro-descendant artistic creation. A remarkable exhibition retracing artistic circulations and anti-colonial struggles in...

Zonga, when masks dance, History unfolds

Discover Zonga, a captivating show combining dance, music and visual art to explore African identity, the restitution of masks and cultural heritage. There are moments...

Rhodes Africa Parade: The unmissable celebration of African art and women

Join the Rhodes Africa Parade on December 7, 2024, at the Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Cœur, and celebrate the beauty and creativity of African...

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