West Africa will likely be the culture capital of the world by the time you read this.
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Bamako has a storied and deserved reputation as a regional capital for live music. It’s usually possible to catch a show, even on the quieter nights of the week. But if you’re new in town, or just passing through, you might have no idea where to begin. Bamako sits...
Popular throughout the Sahel, this tea is a concentrated, sweetened brew that is served in tiny glasses (think shot glass sized). The tea kettle itself is tiny, and it seems everything has been miniaturized due to the tea's strength. Here we will explain a few...
We plan to celebrate New Years every year at the Abéné Festival in Casamance. The Abéné Festival is a multi-day celebration of Casamance culture as well as also featuring guest artists from the sub-region and even further afield. There are nightly concerts with the...