The Ekpe Secret Society: Its Governance, Ritual, and Symbolism in West AfricaBy Chiamaka IhunkoMon Dec 29 2025Photo courtesy of ngEmbassyThe Ekpe secret society emerged in Cross River region forest communities around the 17th centuryShare to:
Spiritual Symbols of African Animal CarvingsBy | 12/8/2025 | GeneralDifferent animal carvings in Africa create a living visual language. The lion symbolizes kingship and authority, while the crocodile symbolizes duality and spiritual power. The elephant, serpent, antelope, birds and buffalo represents different virtues.
PRESS RELEASE: African Music Library announces USA tour for KiMon documentaryBy | 8/5/2024 | Company NewsEach USA screening for Kimon!: The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution 1970-1980 will feature a film talkback session and a live music performance by Nigerian Afro-Funk veterans.
Celebrating One Year of African Music LibraryBy | 10/13/2023 | Company NewsToday, we are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. The African Music Library is now the only public library in the world offering such in-depth and extensive information on African music.
Exciting News: Foster Music Education Program kicks off at D Lords Primary School!By | 3/4/2025 | Company NewsThe Foster music education program by African Music Library kicks off its newest cohort at D Lords Primary School on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Genre Spotlight: Mangambeu from CameroonBy | 9/15/2025 | GenresMangambeu tells the story of how one unforgettable dance performance in the 1950s sparked a musical revolution that bridges ancient traditions with modern innovation