#westafrican — Public Fediverse posts
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I’m really enjoying Noura Mint Seymali’s new record, “Yenbett.”
She’s from Mauritania, which is nestled between Senegal and Algeria. Her music def reflects that.
Aside from being an multi-instrumentalist, she’s also a storyteller. Her music is called Griot music, named after the West African storytelling culture.
https://noura-mint-seymali.bandcamp.com/album/yenbett
#Music #NouraMintSeymali #Africa #Mauritania #WestAfrican #Griot #Storytelling
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ChòpnBlọk review: A very good West African restaurant in Houston gets national recognition
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/dining/restaurant-review-chopnblok-houston.html
#africanamerican #westafrican #restaurant #nigerian #culture #naija #black #food #+ -
ChòpnBlọk review: A very good West African restaurant in Houston gets national recognition
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/dining/restaurant-review-chopnblok-houston.html
#africanamerican #westafrican #restaurant #nigerian #culture #naija #black #food #+ -
ChòpnBlọk review: A very good West African restaurant in Houston gets national recognition
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/dining/restaurant-review-chopnblok-houston.html
#africanamerican #westafrican #restaurant #nigerian #culture #naija #black #food #+ -
ChòpnBlọk review: A very good West African restaurant in Houston gets national recognition
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/dining/restaurant-review-chopnblok-houston.html
#africanamerican #westafrican #restaurant #nigerian #culture #naija #black #food #+ -
#WestAfrican #AsylumSeekers Find Safe Haven in #NYC Volunteer-Run Kitchen
#DemocracyNow, December 04, 2025
"Amid escalating #ICERaids in #NewYorkCity, Democracy Now!’s Messiah Rhodes spoke to #immigrants and advocates supporting newly arrived #migrants and asylum seekers from West Africa with hot meals, legal advice and job training. 'When I help the people here, the people will help me one day,' Guinean immigrant Abdul Karim, a cook at #Cafewal weekday kitchen, told Rhodes.
"Murad Awawdeh, of the #NewYorkImmigrationCoalition and a member of New York City Mayor-elect #ZohranMamdani’s transition team, also comments. He shares how the incoming mayoral administration can work to protect immigrants from Trump’s #AntiImmigrant agenda."
Watch / Listen / Read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/12/4/west_africa_immigrants -
#Massachusetts - Learn, tinker and play at the #SpringfieldMuseums this summer
Ashley Potter
Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD — "Families can turn up the heat on summer fun while staying cool in air-conditioned halls at the Springfield Museums.
"Now open seven days a week through Aug. 15, the museums are offering a slate of activities including hands-on exhibitions, live entertainment on the Quadrangle Green, and music inspired by cultures from around the globe.
"Most summer activities are included with Museum admission, and that cost is waived for Springfield residents with proof of residence.
" 'I am hoping that visitors and their families leave the museums this summer thinking ‘I’ve learned something new,' said Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums, in an interview with The Republican.
" 'Whether that is from the #planetarium, one of our #musical performances, the additional activities we are offering, or from one of our visiting exhibits.'
"Some of the Museums’ summer activities are returning favorites, like the return of Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, a show on the Quadrangle each Friday afternoon that encourages children to watch, chase and pop bubbles. The Toe Jam #Puppet Band, a children’s entertainment troupe that combines #music, #puppetry and #storytelling, also returns.
"Other activities, like hands-on experiences in the Cat’s Corner, Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center and #SparkLab, were curated by the Museum’s education staff for this year’s summer programming.
"In the Cat’s Corner, located inside of The Amazing World of #DrSeuss Museum, guests can read some of Ted Geisel’s stories and take part in facilitated art activities. In the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center, located inside of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, guests can participate in activities that range from arts and crafts to dress-up and puppet play. In the Spark!Lab, located inside of the Springfield Science Museum, make projects inspired by inventions and innovations in American history, or invent something totally new.
" 'Activities can change from week to week in our drop-in spaces, so there are new experiences often for visitors looking to visit more than once this summer,' Garner said.
A focus on music
"The summer schedule also offered the opportunity for more live music at the Museums.
" 'We’ve had musical performances on and off throughout the years, and they’re always really special events, especially when the weather’s nice and we can have them out on our #QuadrangleGreen and kids can dance and #sing and #play,' said Larissa Murray, Director of Education for the Springfield Museums. 'But we wanted to make it more of a featured event, something that you could plan for as opposed to it just happening now and again.'
"Wednesdays are a strong turn-out day for the Museums, Murray explained, making it the perfect opportunity to test out a new music program.
"As a result, the Springfield Museums are offering a 'Music on Wednesdays' program this summer, with a different group or performer scheduled each week. The live music begins on July 9 with the Community Music School of Springfield performing #BombaYPlena music from #PuertoRico and #WestAfrican-inspired drumming and dance."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/learn-tinker-play-springfield-museums-112542385.html#SolarPunkSunday #LessScreenTime #Creativity #MultiCultural #MakeArt #BuildingCommunity #GlobalCommunity
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#Massachusetts - Learn, tinker and play at the #SpringfieldMuseums this summer
Ashley Potter
Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD — "Families can turn up the heat on summer fun while staying cool in air-conditioned halls at the Springfield Museums.
"Now open seven days a week through Aug. 15, the museums are offering a slate of activities including hands-on exhibitions, live entertainment on the Quadrangle Green, and music inspired by cultures from around the globe.
"Most summer activities are included with Museum admission, and that cost is waived for Springfield residents with proof of residence.
" 'I am hoping that visitors and their families leave the museums this summer thinking ‘I’ve learned something new,' said Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums, in an interview with The Republican.
" 'Whether that is from the #planetarium, one of our #musical performances, the additional activities we are offering, or from one of our visiting exhibits.'
"Some of the Museums’ summer activities are returning favorites, like the return of Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, a show on the Quadrangle each Friday afternoon that encourages children to watch, chase and pop bubbles. The Toe Jam #Puppet Band, a children’s entertainment troupe that combines #music, #puppetry and #storytelling, also returns.
"Other activities, like hands-on experiences in the Cat’s Corner, Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center and #SparkLab, were curated by the Museum’s education staff for this year’s summer programming.
"In the Cat’s Corner, located inside of The Amazing World of #DrSeuss Museum, guests can read some of Ted Geisel’s stories and take part in facilitated art activities. In the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center, located inside of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, guests can participate in activities that range from arts and crafts to dress-up and puppet play. In the Spark!Lab, located inside of the Springfield Science Museum, make projects inspired by inventions and innovations in American history, or invent something totally new.
" 'Activities can change from week to week in our drop-in spaces, so there are new experiences often for visitors looking to visit more than once this summer,' Garner said.
A focus on music
"The summer schedule also offered the opportunity for more live music at the Museums.
" 'We’ve had musical performances on and off throughout the years, and they’re always really special events, especially when the weather’s nice and we can have them out on our #QuadrangleGreen and kids can dance and #sing and #play,' said Larissa Murray, Director of Education for the Springfield Museums. 'But we wanted to make it more of a featured event, something that you could plan for as opposed to it just happening now and again.'
"Wednesdays are a strong turn-out day for the Museums, Murray explained, making it the perfect opportunity to test out a new music program.
"As a result, the Springfield Museums are offering a 'Music on Wednesdays' program this summer, with a different group or performer scheduled each week. The live music begins on July 9 with the Community Music School of Springfield performing #BombaYPlena music from #PuertoRico and #WestAfrican-inspired drumming and dance."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/learn-tinker-play-springfield-museums-112542385.html#SolarPunkSunday #LessScreenTime #Creativity #MultiCultural #MakeArt #BuildingCommunity #GlobalCommunity
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#Massachusetts - Learn, tinker and play at the #SpringfieldMuseums this summer
Ashley Potter
Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD — "Families can turn up the heat on summer fun while staying cool in air-conditioned halls at the Springfield Museums.
"Now open seven days a week through Aug. 15, the museums are offering a slate of activities including hands-on exhibitions, live entertainment on the Quadrangle Green, and music inspired by cultures from around the globe.
"Most summer activities are included with Museum admission, and that cost is waived for Springfield residents with proof of residence.
" 'I am hoping that visitors and their families leave the museums this summer thinking ‘I’ve learned something new,' said Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums, in an interview with The Republican.
" 'Whether that is from the #planetarium, one of our #musical performances, the additional activities we are offering, or from one of our visiting exhibits.'
"Some of the Museums’ summer activities are returning favorites, like the return of Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, a show on the Quadrangle each Friday afternoon that encourages children to watch, chase and pop bubbles. The Toe Jam #Puppet Band, a children’s entertainment troupe that combines #music, #puppetry and #storytelling, also returns.
"Other activities, like hands-on experiences in the Cat’s Corner, Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center and #SparkLab, were curated by the Museum’s education staff for this year’s summer programming.
"In the Cat’s Corner, located inside of The Amazing World of #DrSeuss Museum, guests can read some of Ted Geisel’s stories and take part in facilitated art activities. In the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center, located inside of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, guests can participate in activities that range from arts and crafts to dress-up and puppet play. In the Spark!Lab, located inside of the Springfield Science Museum, make projects inspired by inventions and innovations in American history, or invent something totally new.
" 'Activities can change from week to week in our drop-in spaces, so there are new experiences often for visitors looking to visit more than once this summer,' Garner said.
A focus on music
"The summer schedule also offered the opportunity for more live music at the Museums.
" 'We’ve had musical performances on and off throughout the years, and they’re always really special events, especially when the weather’s nice and we can have them out on our #QuadrangleGreen and kids can dance and #sing and #play,' said Larissa Murray, Director of Education for the Springfield Museums. 'But we wanted to make it more of a featured event, something that you could plan for as opposed to it just happening now and again.'
"Wednesdays are a strong turn-out day for the Museums, Murray explained, making it the perfect opportunity to test out a new music program.
"As a result, the Springfield Museums are offering a 'Music on Wednesdays' program this summer, with a different group or performer scheduled each week. The live music begins on July 9 with the Community Music School of Springfield performing #BombaYPlena music from #PuertoRico and #WestAfrican-inspired drumming and dance."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/learn-tinker-play-springfield-museums-112542385.html#SolarPunkSunday #LessScreenTime #Creativity #MultiCultural #MakeArt #BuildingCommunity #GlobalCommunity
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#Massachusetts - Learn, tinker and play at the #SpringfieldMuseums this summer
Ashley Potter
Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD — "Families can turn up the heat on summer fun while staying cool in air-conditioned halls at the Springfield Museums.
"Now open seven days a week through Aug. 15, the museums are offering a slate of activities including hands-on exhibitions, live entertainment on the Quadrangle Green, and music inspired by cultures from around the globe.
"Most summer activities are included with Museum admission, and that cost is waived for Springfield residents with proof of residence.
" 'I am hoping that visitors and their families leave the museums this summer thinking ‘I’ve learned something new,' said Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums, in an interview with The Republican.
" 'Whether that is from the #planetarium, one of our #musical performances, the additional activities we are offering, or from one of our visiting exhibits.'
"Some of the Museums’ summer activities are returning favorites, like the return of Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, a show on the Quadrangle each Friday afternoon that encourages children to watch, chase and pop bubbles. The Toe Jam #Puppet Band, a children’s entertainment troupe that combines #music, #puppetry and #storytelling, also returns.
"Other activities, like hands-on experiences in the Cat’s Corner, Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center and #SparkLab, were curated by the Museum’s education staff for this year’s summer programming.
"In the Cat’s Corner, located inside of The Amazing World of #DrSeuss Museum, guests can read some of Ted Geisel’s stories and take part in facilitated art activities. In the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center, located inside of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, guests can participate in activities that range from arts and crafts to dress-up and puppet play. In the Spark!Lab, located inside of the Springfield Science Museum, make projects inspired by inventions and innovations in American history, or invent something totally new.
" 'Activities can change from week to week in our drop-in spaces, so there are new experiences often for visitors looking to visit more than once this summer,' Garner said.
A focus on music
"The summer schedule also offered the opportunity for more live music at the Museums.
" 'We’ve had musical performances on and off throughout the years, and they’re always really special events, especially when the weather’s nice and we can have them out on our #QuadrangleGreen and kids can dance and #sing and #play,' said Larissa Murray, Director of Education for the Springfield Museums. 'But we wanted to make it more of a featured event, something that you could plan for as opposed to it just happening now and again.'
"Wednesdays are a strong turn-out day for the Museums, Murray explained, making it the perfect opportunity to test out a new music program.
"As a result, the Springfield Museums are offering a 'Music on Wednesdays' program this summer, with a different group or performer scheduled each week. The live music begins on July 9 with the Community Music School of Springfield performing #BombaYPlena music from #PuertoRico and #WestAfrican-inspired drumming and dance."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/learn-tinker-play-springfield-museums-112542385.html#SolarPunkSunday #LessScreenTime #Creativity #MultiCultural #MakeArt #BuildingCommunity #GlobalCommunity
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#Massachusetts - Learn, tinker and play at the #SpringfieldMuseums this summer
Ashley Potter
Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM EDTSPRINGFIELD — "Families can turn up the heat on summer fun while staying cool in air-conditioned halls at the Springfield Museums.
"Now open seven days a week through Aug. 15, the museums are offering a slate of activities including hands-on exhibitions, live entertainment on the Quadrangle Green, and music inspired by cultures from around the globe.
"Most summer activities are included with Museum admission, and that cost is waived for Springfield residents with proof of residence.
" 'I am hoping that visitors and their families leave the museums this summer thinking ‘I’ve learned something new,' said Abby Garner, Family Engagement Coordinator for the Springfield Museums, in an interview with The Republican.
" 'Whether that is from the #planetarium, one of our #musical performances, the additional activities we are offering, or from one of our visiting exhibits.'
"Some of the Museums’ summer activities are returning favorites, like the return of Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, a show on the Quadrangle each Friday afternoon that encourages children to watch, chase and pop bubbles. The Toe Jam #Puppet Band, a children’s entertainment troupe that combines #music, #puppetry and #storytelling, also returns.
"Other activities, like hands-on experiences in the Cat’s Corner, Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center and #SparkLab, were curated by the Museum’s education staff for this year’s summer programming.
"In the Cat’s Corner, located inside of The Amazing World of #DrSeuss Museum, guests can read some of Ted Geisel’s stories and take part in facilitated art activities. In the Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center, located inside of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, guests can participate in activities that range from arts and crafts to dress-up and puppet play. In the Spark!Lab, located inside of the Springfield Science Museum, make projects inspired by inventions and innovations in American history, or invent something totally new.
" 'Activities can change from week to week in our drop-in spaces, so there are new experiences often for visitors looking to visit more than once this summer,' Garner said.
A focus on music
"The summer schedule also offered the opportunity for more live music at the Museums.
" 'We’ve had musical performances on and off throughout the years, and they’re always really special events, especially when the weather’s nice and we can have them out on our #QuadrangleGreen and kids can dance and #sing and #play,' said Larissa Murray, Director of Education for the Springfield Museums. 'But we wanted to make it more of a featured event, something that you could plan for as opposed to it just happening now and again.'
"Wednesdays are a strong turn-out day for the Museums, Murray explained, making it the perfect opportunity to test out a new music program.
"As a result, the Springfield Museums are offering a 'Music on Wednesdays' program this summer, with a different group or performer scheduled each week. The live music begins on July 9 with the Community Music School of Springfield performing #BombaYPlena music from #PuertoRico and #WestAfrican-inspired drumming and dance."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/learn-tinker-play-springfield-museums-112542385.html#SolarPunkSunday #LessScreenTime #Creativity #MultiCultural #MakeArt #BuildingCommunity #GlobalCommunity
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13:12 a new language for connecting us❛❛ 13:12 is an ambitious new cross-artform work from #artist Lamine Sonko presenting an exploration of how #WestAfrican #music & #storytelling is informed by the #science of #cosmology, #astrophysics & #mathematics and how this #translates to the #human experience of time & space. ❜❜ 6-min #video
🔗 https://Vimeo.com/338503498 2019 May 26
🔗 https://Wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_West_Africa#Time #Timelessness #TimeTravel #language #art #film #Black #experience #Kronodon
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#BurkinaFaso #bans "#homosexuality and #associated #practices"
It makes the #WestAfrican nation the latest of the continent's 54 #countries to follow a #trend in #banning #samesex #relations being spearheaded by #Western #religous #Hategroups.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Africa #Religion #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ChristianDarkMoney #ExportingHate #EmptyThePews
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back to the future 3/9/22 - #Wagner — seen by US as a covert extension of the #Kremlin arrived in #Mali after a 2020 coup d’etat isolated the #WestAfrican country from its democratic partners. As Russia invades #Ukraine, the Kremlin is pushing to amplify influence worldwide, and ostensibly #privatemilitary groups like #Wagner offer a deniable way to advance its goals. Since 2016 Russian #mercenary footprint has grown from 4 to 28 nations. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/03/09/mali-russia-wagner/
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#Adamorobe , a #village in the #WestAfrican nation of #Ghana is known as the ‘#DeafCommunity ’ due to a high incidence of a #hereditary form of #deafness. The community has found an #innovative way to normalize their #HereditaryCondition by #developing their own #SignLanguage which has been adopted by both the #deaf # hearing people in the village. This is quite different from the formal standard sign language used in the school of the deaf.
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Twenty-one precious #artefacts that were #looted by #British soldiers from the former #WestAfrican kingdom of #Benin 125 years ago have been handed over by Germany to #Nigeria amid laughter, tears, and some audible #frustration with the ongoing #silence of the country that first #stole them.
#colonialism #UnitedKingdom #theft #colonizers #POC #Africa #Germany #Overdue #GiveItAllBack
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#Okay, I never realised #ok had such a disputed list of proposed #etymologies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK#Proposed_etymologies
Seems the three most accepted ones are:
— early #Boston #fad of intentional #misspellings ('Oll Korrekt' and its predecessor OW, 'Oll Wright'), combined with a presidential campaign by #MartinVanBuren, whose nickname was #OldKinderhook.— Derived from words used by #Choctaw (#Chahta) and other #NativeAmerican people, such as 'okeh' or 'hoke'.
— #WestAfrican 'waw-kay', or 'o ke'.