#côte d’ivoire

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“Gold With A Mind of Its Own”, a photographic series by Nigerian-Guyanese filmmaker and photographer Chelsea Odufu

She explores the relationship that the Akan people of Côte d'Ivoire share with gold—a metal with rich spiritual & socio-political associations

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Kong, Côte d’Ivoire

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Miss Supranational Côte d’Ivoire 2023 National Costume

My country is a cultural treasure, both in its traditions and ethnicities. N'zassa is known as a cultural brew, which is why my national costume was designed to value the rich Ivorian heritage. This Baoulé cloth that I'm wearing is one of the most beautiful African fabrics. As its name suggests, it is made by the Baoulé people, a majority ethnic group in Côte d’Ivoire representing 30% of the population. The sacred mask on the back is called *GOLY* The Goly originates from the Wan people. The one I carry on my back is the Le Gloin (the father) considered as the protective father, he keeps the village from all evil. It is cut out of hardwood The Goli Mask is a supernatural being that appeared during important events such as chiefs, initiates and depositors of the mask; as well as during conflict settlement. His appearances require sacrifices to conjure evil. He also appeared at the birth of a "goli" baby to dance so that the latter could receive a blessing. Similarly, the Goli can go out during a day's festivities involving the entire village but without losing its sacred character. My Orange raphia skirt, is the symbol of the power of the KROU people of the west Côte d’Ivoire, it is used on big occasions. I celebrate the northern culture of my country with this hat usually worn by virgin girls of the Senoufo people to perform the dance *N'goron* which is an initiative dance of the northern peoples of the Côte d’Ivoire.

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro (Basilique de Notre Dame de la Paix de Yamoussoukro), Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire by Minoru K

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“I situate this project within the emerging and burgeoning field of queer African studies. Though there is still some debate about the applicability of the term queer to same-sex practices and desires in Africa, it has been the case that, at least for the past decade, the word queer has been widely used by those on the continent as a mode of thinking through and about diverse, nonconforming African sexualities and of challenging heteronormative assumptions.”

Excerpt: Queer African Cinemas by Lindsey B. Green-Simms

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Chocolate Gone Woke? African Cocoa Bean Plantation Criticized for Only Staffing Black Laborers

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - In what critics are calling the latest example of woke Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hiring, an African cocoa bean plantation in Abidjan has come under fire after it was revealed that it exclusively staffs black laborers. The plantation in question, which has been in operation for decades, insists that its staffing demographics are a reflection of the local population and available workforce. Regardless, the plantation’s lack of white laborers has caused them to receive backlash for what some people are calling “reverse discrimination.”

“This is just yet another example of this ‘woke’ mentality infiltrating the workforce,” said Todd Masters, a 35 year old man from rural Ohio who has been infuriated about this cocoa bean plantation’s staffing policies ever since he found out about it on Facebook a little over two days ago.

“Leftists will insist that this makes things more diverse, but it’s actually having the opposite effect if you’re denying every other race this position just so one group of people can get it. If I wanted to move to Ghana or whatever and pick beans, then I should be able to regardless of my race. The hiring process should be based on merit, not race. I mean, that’s what equality is all about, right?”

President Donald Trump, who found out about the controversy through Twitter, has vowed to shutdown the cocoa bean plantation, calling it “illegal” and “un-American.” However, after he found out that the Ivory Coast wasn’t in America, he claimed that he would just place tariffs on the entire country instead.

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Roméo Mivekannin

Le modèle noir (d’après Félix Vallotton), 2019

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The traditional origins of twerking!🍑

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playing on google maps and found the hotel i stayed at in yamoussoukro

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JEAN KACOU DIAGOU FONDATEUR ET PRÉSIDENT DU GROUPE NSIA

Figure incontournable du monde entrepreneurial africain, l’homme d’affaires Jean Kacou Diagou est le fondateur du premier groupe ivoirien de banque-assurance, NSIA (Nouvelle société interafricaine d’assurance). Né en 1948 à Abidjan et diplômé de l’École nationale d’assurances (ENASS, Paris), il a débuté sa carrière en tant que chef du service sinistres de SIA, une agence de l’Union des…

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Un perdant magnifique

En deux motsJacques est le beau-père de la narratrice. Entre Le Havre et Abidjan, il jongle avec ses affaires et sa vie. Il dilapide sa fortune avant de l’avoir gagnée et il dose son insuline comme il l’entend. Personnage fantasque et irresponsable, il cependant laisser une trace indélébile. Ma note★★★ (bien aimé) Ma chronique L’homme le plus seul au monde Dans son nouveau roman, Florence Seyvoz…

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Debordo Leekunfa confirmé au Festival Kayes Kumben : entre protestations et réconciliation culturelle

La venue de la star ivoirienne Debordo Leekunfa au Festival Kayes Kumben, organisé par Fatoumata Batouly Niang, suscite un vif intérêt à Kayes et bien au-delà. Alors que ce rendez-vous culturel met en lumière les talents artistiques et renforce les liens panafricains, il n’est pas exempt de controverses. En effet, l’annonce initiale de la participation de l’artiste avait provoqué des vives…

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French-Ivorian rapper and model Lala &ce for Interview Magazine. Photographed by Pierre-Ange Carlotti and styled by Helena Tejedor.

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Joueur africain de l'année : Palmarès et records, tous savoir avant les CAF Awards 2024

Ce lundi 16 décembre 2024, la Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) désignera le meilleur joueur africain de l’année 2024 à Marrakech. Ce sera la 31ᵉ édition officielle du Ballon d’Or africain, ou Joueur Africain de l’Année, une distinction prestigieuse qui célèbre les talents du continent. A l’approche de la cérémonie, voici ce qu’il faut savoir. Ballon d’Or Africain ou Joueur Africain de…

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Concours Marine Nationale Côte d’Ivoire : Guide Complet pour 2024

Les concours de la Marine Nationale en Côte d’Ivoire représentent une voie prestigieuse pour intégrer une institution clé dans la défense nationale et la sécurité maritime du pays. En 2024, ces concours sont plus accessibles et mieux structurés que jamais, offrant de nombreuses opportunités pour les jeunes diplômés et professionnels en reconversion. Cet article vous guidera à travers les étapes…