Surprising truths about African history, science, and culture — facts you were never taught.
Did you know that the Yoruba people of Nigeria have a long and vibrant tradition of creating adire cloth, a resist-dyed textile using techniques similar to tie-dye that produces intricate and meaningful patterns?
Did you know that the Ge'ez script, used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, is one of the oldest alphabets still in use today, dating back to the 8th or 9th century BC?
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade of the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin is a vibrant performance celebrating women, honoring female ancestors, and promoting social harmony?
Did you know that Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, one of the world's most beloved beverages?