#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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[themakeupbrush]

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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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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[malibuzz]

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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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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Terrorism Is Spreading in West Africa – Foreign and Regional Collaboration Are Needed to Fight the Threat

The United States army has completed its withdrawal from Niger after 11 years of military cooperation with the west African country. This follows a major disagreement earlier in the year when the Nigerien government accused the US of a condescending attitude during negotiations. The US withdrew military support after the junta in Niger seized power in July 2023. The junta then said the US was…

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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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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…