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ES x Lulu & Georgia

One of our favorite African proverbs is, “Until the lion can speak, the story will always glorify the hunter.” Over the past four years, I’ve told this proverb over a...

Grassroots

As fiber artists, we talk a lot about our materials, but we don’t talk a lot about what it takes to get those materials, namely the elephant grass. It’s not as simpl...

The Karo Tribe of Ethiopia

To me, one of the most beautiful things about being African is being immersed in differences. Though we share a continent, Africa’s people have so many cultures and tr...

Amina, The Warrior Queen

Many African dynasties are ruled by men, but did you know that there are some incredibly awesome, extraordinary and inspiring women who also led their countries and tr...

A Juneteenth Celebration

It’s already the middle of June. And while in some ways the past 12 months have been the absolute longest in history, in other ways the months have seemed to fly by. N...

Spotlight on the Dinka Tribe of South Sudan

At Expedition Subsahara, we love celebrating different cultures. Today, the spotlight is on the Dinka of South Sudan. Also known as Jieng, the Dinka are the largest e...

Land of the Greats

At Expedition Subsahara, we spend a lot of time talking about the people of various countries who call the continent home. But Africa doesn’t only have beautiful diver...

When Women are Educated, Entire Villages Thrive

As many of you know, I was born and raised in Senegal, West Africa. Senegal is a beautiful country, full of bright imagery and calming scenery. It’s hard to describe t...

A Focus on the San Bushman Tribe

San (or Bushman or Basarwa) is a term for Khoisan-speaking nations in Southern Africa, primarily in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, a...

Baguettes In Senegal

Did You Know That Senegal is world renowned for its bread? Baguettes in particular are the most delicious delicacy, with soft, practically melt-in-your-mouth centers a...

Braids: A Brief Cultural History

Growing up in Senegal, my hair was always braided. It was a part of life as much as weaving, family meals, and tea ceremonies. I never thought about braiding as someth...

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the many contributions women make to all aspects of society around the world.What it means to be a woman is always on my mind, mostly because of th...