The colonial categorisation of African peoples into distinct groups such as Bantu, Nilotes, Khoi and other artificial ...

This is the story of one of Africa’s greatest ancestors, a figure whose legacy spans multiple regions and cultures. In Rwanda, he is revered as the grandfather of Gihanga, the founding father of the ...

Originally used as a derogatory term for native South Africans during the apartheid, the word ‘Bantu’ (which, FYI, translates to ‘people’ in many African languages) was reclaimed by the diaspora to ...

Bantu knots are a versatile, cute, and easy-to-DIY protective style. Originating in the Zulu Kingdom (located in present-day South Africa), the style has become more and more trendy, with stars ...

KAHN: A million African slaves came through Rio ... And the institute says at least 60% of those slaves were Bantu. "Our history is not very well known," he says. "The city was built right ...

South African musician Abel Selaocoe explains his “paper” technique of practicing cello as a kid, the power of singing to ...

Actress Marsai Martin styled her knotless box braids into sleek Bantu knots for a red carpet. Two braids at the top of her head were left down for a face-framing effect. Singer Tinashe shows that ...

One of Rio's most storied Samba schools will explore the "Pain and Passion" of the lives of the Bantu people in the city. Bantu people were the majority of Black people enslaved in Rio.

Begin by parting freshly washed hair into sections. “Make sure the hair is de-tangled using a paddle brush and a wide-toothed ...