21. Culture Of Africa - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia culture of africa encompasses and includes all cultures which were ever in the culture of africa. culture of Algeria culture of Angola culture of benin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Africa

Culture of Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Culture of Africa encompasses and includes all cultures which were ever in the continent of Africa The continent of Africa was the birthplace of the hominin subfamily and the genus Homo , including eight species , of which only Homo sapiens survive. Human culture in Africa is as old as the human race , and includes Neolithic (10000 BC) rock engravings, the glacial age petroglyphs (a carving or line drawing on rock, especially one made by prehistoric people) of early hunter-gatherers in the dry grasslands of North Africa , the Nomes of Egypt (3100 BC), and ancient Egypt Contents One continent, several worlds Philosophy Religions edit One continent, several worlds Africa is one continent with several worlds. The continent of Africa covers an area of around 30 million square kilometers, one-fifth of the land mass of the earth , and has more than 50 countries. Its geographical features are diverse from Tropical Wet or Rain Forest , with rainfall of 250 to 380 centimeters to Tropical Dry areas. Mount Kilimanjaro (height 5895 meters) remains capped with snow all the year round, whereas

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@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index 19 September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage BBC Radio Radio 3 ... Contact us Shaheera Asante African global groove in London JJC African hip hop and urban sounds Awale Kullane Somali music in the UK Yve Ngoo Newcastle and the North-East Chino Odimba South-West and the Midlands Rita Ray From roots to Afro-digital across the UK About the BBC Contact Us Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! The place to find out more about the African music scene here in the UK... More about this site January 2005 Welcome! 2005 will be a big year for African culture. Join us for: Africa 05 Year-long arts-fest Pioneer from Benin Julien Jacob's 'jibberish' Free February gigs Relaxing oud, raging rai Africa 05 Africa 05 has finally arrived! It's a year-long programme of exciting African arts and cultural events throughout the UK. We're hosting the website here on the BBC and it's up and running now. Visit it now by clicking here . 2005 also marks the 20th Anniversary of the ground-breaking Live Aid performances, and Britain will host both the G8 summit and the EU presidency, putting Africa high on the agenda. London will be at the centre of all this activity and the focal point for some the biggest decisions affecting the African continent in the past decade. Africa 05 launches February 10th with Africa Remix . Make sure you check out this incredible exhibition of contemporary African art, featuring the work of 60 artists. The show includes painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, film and video - many of which have never been seen before. There's also a full programme of concerts including the London African Music Festival -Â

24. African Art: Tribal West Africa, Primitive, Yoruba And Benin Ceremonial Masks. Whatever the culture, african or Western or Oriental, the age of a work has neverbeen a guarantee of its quality. Here at the Art of West africa we have http://www.artofwestafrica.com/

s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) We Welcome you to the Art of West Africa. The debate as to whether these objects are of pure ethnographic interest or within the world of "fine art" has been quieted with the recognition that these powerful and beautiful objects live in both worlds. Here is art, in the truest sense of the world, with "anonymous" artists... we do not know the names of the individuals or groups who created these pieces, but the lack of a signature on a piece only demonstrates that the culture did not provide for "signature" as we know them. When was the piece created? We have to be careful so that we are not biased by dates. Whatever the culture, African or Western or Oriental, the age of a work has never been a guarantee of its quality. Here at the Art of West Africa we have amassed a collection of pieces that are stirring, powerful, sometimes sexual, haunting and strangely eerie. We invite you to

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Quick search Online Catalogue AFRICA IN THE WORLD 2005 0714125717 Paperback 1999 Paperback 1994 Hardback 2003 Hardback 1997 Hardback 1997 Hardback AFRICAN ART AND CULTURE 2003 Hardback Encyclopaedia Britannica 2004 1593390424 Hardback IMMIGRANTS FROM AFRICA 2002 Paperback 1997 Hardback 2003 Paperback 1997 1996 Hardback 2004 Paperback MUMMIES 2000 Paperback 2003 Hardback 1997 Hardback 1999 Hardback 1980 Paperback Online Catalogue

26. French Colonies - Benin (formerly Dahomey) benin is a small republic in West africa known from 1960 to 1975 as the Republic of Ivory pendant from benin. 16th century ivory pendant benin culture http://www.discoverfrance.net/Colonies/Benin.shtml

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27. Nigeria: Festivals And Cultural Tours From Africa Travel Magazine This colorful festival featuring the best of benin life and culture is one of the This is one of the rich African cultural heritage that have survived http://www.africa-ata.org/nigeria_3.htm

Grand Tour Edition Advertise Now Nigeria Black History Contacts ... Speaker Profiles Project Info: Peace Parks Peace Photos World Monument s WTO Projects Nigerian Festivals and Cultural Tours by Ladi Jemi-Alade A "celebration of life" awaits when you participate in any of our Cultural Festival Tours, by which you can gain contact with the people of Nigeria that no 'ordinary' trip can not afford. Argungu Fishing Festival at Sokoto Annual celebrations to mark beginning of the fishing season in Argungu, Kebbi State, is one of the most famous cultural festivals in Nigeria. Argungu Festival Tour 4 days/3 Nights. 5 days/4 Nights : Durbar, the spectacular traditional parade of horsemen from the various sections of the Katsina emirate assembled to exhibit horsemanship and pay homage to the Emir during Sallah (Islamic celebration) and on special occasions. It is sometimes held as a mark of honor for important visiting dignitaries. This colorful procession full of pomp and pageantry is led by the Emir and features contest among the royal cavalry, drummers, trumpeters, praise singers and wrestlers. It depicts the past glories of the emirate before the influence of western culture.

28. History And Culture Of particular interest to scholars interested in culture and gender today, I live and work in benin, West africa (formerly Dahomey) among the http://www.geocities.com/fon_is_fun/history_and_culture.htm

History and Culture: King Guezo of Dahomey 1850-52 by Tim Coates (Editor) This item will be published in August 2001. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. Amazons of Black Sparta (May 1999) by Stanley B. Alpern Editorial Reviews The author, Stanley B. Alpern (stanalpern@webstore.fr) , May 3, 1999 Amazons of Black Sparta is the first book ever published in English on the only thoroughly documented amazons in world history.They were the elite troops of the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. No other group of women warriors, including those the Greeks dubbed amazons for their alleged lack of one breast, has ever been more than a myth.... Warrior Women : The Amazons of Dahomey and the Nature of War by Robert B. Edgerton (July 2000) Inside flap: Although warfare is typically conducted by men, in various places and at various times women have fought bravely and well, and in the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 19th century, they

29. Africana Studies At Bowling Green State University - Faculty - The Study Of Afri Experience africa while studying history, culture, art and conducting researchdesigned Cultural Events. Northern benin. International Dantokpa Market http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/africana/the_republic_of_benin.htm

Course Objective Study Benin's multicultural history and creative arts for academic/vocational enrichment and particularly as background for Africana Studies in the U.S. The cultural unity of West Africa, the Atlantic slave trade, the continuity of African culture among Blacks in the Americas, and the history of ethnic diversity within Benin Republic comprise the thematic foci of the seminar. Based in the Francophone city of Cotonou, this seminar provides opportunities for conversations in French; however, lectures, discussions, and field trips are conducted in English. Bowling Green State University and National University of Benin professors provide lectures and participate in field trips. Course Description I. The Experience Experience "Africa" while studying history, culture, art and conducting research designed to fit individual majors and interests. Learn while enjoying Benin's palm tree-laden beaches and gleaming crystalline sands! Reflect on your experiences while walking daily along the shore, thinking about friendly Beninese from diverse ethnic groups, scrumptious local fruits, French pastries, flaky meat piesand wonder of all wonderssoul food at Maman Benin's and around the city! Sing at Crystal Palace Karaoke and swing at the So What Jazz Club or at New York/ New York.

30. Afrika.no - The Index On Africa - Culture Features news on and links to all countries in africa. Discover the museum,one of Unesco s World heritage Sites, in benin history of the kingdom, http://www.afrika.no/index/Countries/Benin/Culture/

find: in Entire afrika.no Index on Africa News Update Norske sider English Pages Culture advanced search Fellesrådet The Index on Africa Africa News Update ... English You are here: Countries Benin : Culture Culture Art, literature, music, religion, sport, languages and way of life. Abomey Historical Museum Discover the museum, one of Unesco's World heritage Sites, in Benin: history of the kingdom, architecture of the palaces, collections, kings of Abomey, teaching resources, games... Afromix Music Guide Comprehensive Afro-Caribbean discography organised by artists, countries, instruments, labels, styles and year. Lists artists, bands and traditional music. In English, French and Spanish. Benin Bronzes A presentation of the Vienna Museum of Ethnology Collection of Benin arts. In German. Ethnologue Language Database Extensive web catalogue of languages of Benin. Site includes bookstore for printed publications, language maps and a country specific language bibliography. Updated every 4 years. By SIL International. Musical Instruments From Musee ethnograpique Alexandre Senou Adande, Porto-Novo, Benin. The resource is the outcomes of a project initiated by the Canadian Information Network that involved twelve museums from Africa, Europe and Canada.

31. H-Net Review: K. Scott Rodolitz Reinventing africa Museums, Material culture and Popular Imagination in Late To prove this, Coombes begins with the now familiar history of the benin http://www.h-net.msu.edu/reviews/showrev.cgi?path=3552871057080

32. Art Of Africa - Web Resources And Image Links Yoruba culture, African Prehistory, and Great Zimbabwe. Nigeria, benin 19cNigeria, Igbo late 19c Nigeria, Igbo 19c20c Nigeria http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/timelines/africa/africa.html

The Art of Africa (page 1 of 2) Forward to page 2. General Resources African Art Images. Africans Art African Art Collection . San Diego Mesa College African Images. Ron Johnson, Humboldt State University (CA) African Mythology . Minneapolis Institute of Arts African Pottery Forming . Christopher Roy, University of Iowa The Baobab Project . Multimedia essays from Harvard University Civilizations In Africa , by Richard Hooker Country-Specific links from UPenn's African Studies page G. I. Jones Photographic Archive of masked dances (1930's) Index on Africa . General African links from a Norwegian NGO Links to African Art Mali Empire and Djenne Figures . Smithsonian National Museum of African Art SILS Art Image Browser: Africa . University of Michigan Timeline of Art History: Africa . Metropolitan Museum of Art Women In African Art . Jannea R. Prescott Yoruba Culture African Prehistory , and Great Zimbabwe . Richard Effland, Mesa Community College (AZ) Online Museum Exhibits Africa: The Art Of A Continent . Guggenheim Museum, NY African Art: Aesthetics and Meaning . Bayly Museum, University of Virginia at Charlottsville

33. NPR : Voodoo And West Africa's Spiritual Life In Cove, benin, the voodoo faithful gather to dance and thank the god Sakpata, West africa s Dogon culture Ancient Manuscripts of Timbuktu http://www.npr.org/programs/re/archivesdate/2004/feb/voodoo/

Back to npr.org var SA_ID="nprpix;npr"; Voodoo and West Africa's Spiritual Life Discovering the Roots of Religion on the 'Slave Coast' Listen to this series: Part 1: Epe Ekpe Festival in Togo Part 2: Egungun Spirit Dancers Part 3: In Defense of Voodoo John Burnett interviews National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis: Listen Read Transcript John Burnett's Reporter's Notebook Josh Rogosin's Engineer's Notebook Feb. 9-11, 2004 Vodun is an ancient religion practiced by some 30 million people in the West African nations of Benin, Togo and Ghana. With its countless deities, animal sacrifice and spirit possession, voodoo as it's known to the rest of the world is one of the most misunderstood religions on the globe. The Sights and Sounds of West African Voodoo Video: Epe Ekpe "stone" festival in Glidji, Togo Video: Egungun spirit dancers in Cove, Benin Videos shot by John Burnett. Requires Real player to view get the application Epe Ekpe drum chant circle #1 Epe Ekpe drum chant circle #2 Epe Ekpe drum chant circle #3 ... Gelede mask dance, Cove, Benin Audio recorded in the field by Josh Rogosin for 'Radio Expeditions.'

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Open Site The Open Encyclopedia Project home submit content become an editor the entire directory only in Society_and_Culture/Demographics Top Regional Africa Benin ... Society and Culture : Demographics Statistics Demographic Indicators: 2000 and 2025 Births per 1,000 population.................... 45 31 Deaths per 1,000 population.................... 14 11 Rate of natural increase (percent)............. 3.1 1.9 Annual rate of growth (percent)................ 3.1 1.9 Life expectancy at birth (years)............... 51.7 54.3 Infant deaths per 1,000 live births............ 89 56 Total fertility rate (per woman)............... 6.3 3.9 Midyear Population Estimates and Average Annual Period Growth Rates: 1950 to 2050 (Population in thousands, rate in percent) Growth Year Population Year Population Period Rate Midyear Population, by Age and Sex: 2000 and 2025 (Population in thousands) AGE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL MALE FEMALE TOTAL 6,428 3,163 3,266 11,781 5,923 5,857

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38. Benin Map And Information Page By World Atlas arrow African Outline Map here Questions arrow Question about benin? Ask it here! arrow benin Art and culture here arrow benin Embassy (US) here http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/bj.htm

Africa Antarctica Asia Australia/Oceania ... South America NOTE: All African pages are currently being revised, so check back often for new maps, and more. Description The country we refer to as Benin today was once the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey. It was eventually nicknamed the Slave Coast because of the significant trafficking through Dahomey of Africans ( against their will ) to the Americas, specifically to the slave markets of Brazil and the Caribbean. It was transformed into a French Colony in the late 1800s, finally gaining its full independence from France in 1960. The country's current name ( Benin ) was adopted in 1975. Subsequently, it witnessed a series of military coups, a mistaken association with Marxism, and the somewhat typical health and infrastructure problems indigenous to its neighbors, and most West African countries. As a new democracy, the brightside is Benin's economy is growing and tourism is on the increase, especially along the coastal areas, and in the wildlife national parks of the north. Much of the interior population is still dependent on subsistence farming; growing beans, corn and yams. Important cash crops include cotton, cocoa and coffee.

39. SA And Benin Establish Interim Cultural Exchange Programme of South africa, represented by the Minister of Arts, culture, Science and South africa will invite the National Ballet from benin to participate in http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/020402146p1003.htm

Home AN INTERIM PROGRAMME OF CULTURAL EXCHANGE ESTABLISHED The Government of South Africa, represented by the Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Dr Ben Ngubane, and the Republic of Benin, represented by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Sports, Mr Amos Bledge, have established an interim programme of exchange on cultural relations in Pretoria today, 4 March 2002. The two countries have agreed on the following interim executive programme of exchange: * South Africa will invite the National Ballet from Benin to participate in one of the major festivals this year. * The Republic of Benin will invite a South African Manifestation to Benin. * The agreement on Cultural Co-operation will be signed during Minister Ngubane's intended visit to Benin. It is our belief that this interim programme of exchange is a viable vehicle aimed at developing people by providing them with knowledge, skills and creates job opportunities to boost the economies of the two countries. Through this kind of co-operation, problems such as unemployment, HIV/AIDS, poverty and crime will be alleviated. Contact: Andrew Aphane at 082 387 5616 Issued by Ministry of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology

40. African Timelines Part II: African Empires In the forest states of West africa, such as benin and Kongo, visitbenin (Edo*speaking ruling culture) and arrive at east coast of africa, http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/timelines/htimeline2.htm

Part II: African Empires AD / CE 1st - 15th centuries African Timelines Table of Contents COCC Home Cora Agatucci Home Classes ... African Timelines Web tip: When you revisit this web page, please "refresh" or "renew" in your Internet Browser Short Cuts on this web page to brief Discussions on: Axum Advent of Islam Glossary Trans-Saharan Cross-Cultural Contact Mali Empire ... Timbuktu "Let's face it think of Africa, and the first images that come to mind are of war, poverty, famine and flies. How many of us really know anything at all about the truly great ancient African civilizations, which in their day, were just as splendid and glorious as any on the face of the earth?" Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Wonders of the African World (PBS Online,1999): http://www.pbs.org/wonders/BehindSc/inter.htm#5 ca. 300 (to 700) Rise of Axum or Aksum (Ethiopia) and conversion to Christianity. (By CE 1 st century, Rome had conquered Egypt, Carthage, and other North African areas; which became the granaries of the Roman Empire, and the majority of the population converted to Christianity). Axum spent its religious zeal carving out churches from rocks and writing and interpreting religious texts Civilizations in Africa: Axum (Richard Hooker, World Civilizations, WSU):

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