The first symbol is the mazao (crops) which are symbolic of the African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which Kwanzaa takes its model and essential meaning.The mazao represent the harvest of ...

Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, ...

Colors are important in African dance costumes, with each color having a specific meaning. For example, red is usually a ...

The symbols have a deep symbolic meaning in the Black community. “These symbols are actually from Guyana — Guyana Africa,” explained Yao Kahlil Newkirk, artistic director, Paul Robeson ...

In our series of letters from African journalists, media and communication trainer Joseph Warungu looks at why colours and symbols are so important in the pursuit of power in Africa as the ...

Today, the Pan-African flag remains a potent symbol of political activism. Its rich history as a beacon of Black liberation and its use in past civil rights movements empower those who wave it in ...

Dr Mwangola agrees that while we are very good at getting the meaning of colours and symbols in Africa, we fail by not following through. Image source, AFP. Image caption, ...