A popular West African restaurant in Portland has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know ...

A new generation of Sierra Leoneans is eager to show visitors that the nation's civil war is long gone and reintroduce one of Africa's great destinations to the world.

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

“We do West African dances and I feel connected ... so they made sure to teach our 8News crew — not just about the beauty of African culture — but a few moves along the way, so try to ...

These West African kingdoms and empires developed their ... They created centres of learning and culture at Timbuktu and Djenné. The Kingdom of Benin was founded by the Edo people.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – For decades Harambee of Youngstown has taught youth the art of traditional African dances. Dancing is vital for African culture, and they’re typically performed for social ...

West Africa encompasses 17 countries ... "It's a gastronomic adventure rooted in history, cultural exchange, and a shared appetite for the unknown." Adrienne Wyper has been a freelance sub ...

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning(JCAL) invites Queens residents to celebrate Black History Month through the art of ...

To develop their nascent industry, Nigerian studios are drawing on their native traditions and "natural creativity" ...

“We have had African Culture Connection here a few times before, always high energy so we invite them as much as possible.” Students of every background experienced a little bit of West ...

8News is honoring Black History Month this February and reporter Sierra Krug took us center stage to meet the dancers with Virginia’s premiere West African dance group — Ezibu Muntu.