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The Nilotic People and the Road to Independence: South Sudan’s Independence Day

Jul 08, 2021 09:36AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, South Sudan! Today in 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. To commemorate this Northeast African country, we are exploring the impact of the Nilotic people on the nation’s journey to independence, and citizen’s current realities.

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Exploring Cape Verde’s Creole Culture on Independence Day

Jul 05, 2021 09:33PM ● By Oga Africa

On July 5th, 1975, this bundle of West African islands, also known as Cabo Verde, gained independence from the Portuguese. We are honoring the country by exploring the country’s creole culture and ‘Morna’ music genre.

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The Perfume Isles: A Peek inside Comoros, the Discrete African Island Country

Jul 05, 2021 05:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day to Comoros! Today we are exploring the country’s intriguing culture and environment.

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The Once-Secret Gule Wamkulu Dance Ritual: Malawi Independence Day

Jul 05, 2021 04:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Malawi. Today in 1964, this Southeastern African country gained independence from the British. Today we are delving into the once-secret Malawian practice that persisted despite British colonialism: the Gule Wamkulu.

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The Battle of Algiers: The Road to Independence, and Work of Algerian Freedom Fighter, Actor and Activist Saadi Yacef, on Algerian Independence Day

Jul 05, 2021 03:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Algeria. Today we are exploring the history, inspiration, and impact of the world-renowned film, 'The Battle of Algiers'.

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What, to Marginalized Communities, is the 4th of July?

Jul 04, 2021 08:30AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

The concept of ‘free’ and ‘independent’ in American society is relative. Today, children, who have absconded in search of a better life, lay under foil blankets at ICE concentration camps, and Black and brown community members lay 6 feet under due to systems of injustice.

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Somalia Independence Day: Will Elections Bring an End to Political Unrest?

Jul 01, 2021 04:00PM ● By Oga Africa

In honor of Somalia’s Independence, we are investigating the political unrest in the country, the 2021 elections, and the historical memory of Somalia’s past dictatorship.

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Exploring ‘Tutsi’ and ‘Hutu’ Constructs, Tribalism, and Current Realities of Rwanda and Burundi on their Independence Days

Jul 01, 2021 04:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Rwanda and Burundi celebrate independence days on July 1st. Today we are exploring the connection between these bordering countries, ‘Tutsi’ and ‘Hutu’ constructs, tribalism, and colonial roots of the tribal conflicts that plague these central eastern countries.

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Democratic Republic of Congo Independence: 5 Congolese Songs to Add to your Playlist

Jun 30, 2021 09:00AM ● By Oga Africa

This is an ode to Congolese music, which has made a huge imprint on African culture and the African diaspora globally, by exploring 5 iconic Congolese songs to add to your playlist.

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Investigating Seychelles on Independence Day

Jun 28, 2021 10:05AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Seychelles. On June 29th, 1976, this island off the coast of East Africa gained independence from the British. Today we are learning how the nation has become prosperous and exploring its creole culture and cuisine.

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