African masquerade ensembles are recognizably carnivalesque, yet not aligned with Carnival as we know it. The exquisite, ...

For me, and I take this line unapologetically, it is ignorant to rank African and indeed world writers by their perceived ...

In this concluding part, GODFREY GEORGE writes that the once-revered ancestral messengers and custodians of sacred tradition, masquerades, are increasingly morphing into tools of fear, violence, and ...

The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a ...

Sustainability through traditional techniques Many designers, inspired by African masks, are turning to traditional crafting techniques that prioritize sustainability.

The traditional look used by the group consists of ... Every organization wears a mask during Mardi Gras. Back in those days, African American men could not legally wear a mask, so that’s how we came ...

Face mask vendor Boniface Kariuki is rushed to hospital by protesters after he was shot by a police officer in Nairobi on June 17, 2025.