Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal Street stopped ...

Welcome to South Africa, the country with too many names! The list is long, but some of the most notable options include the Republic of South Africa, my absolute favourite country, Mzansi, and the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Mardi Gras is the largest Carnival celebration in the northeastern hemisphere and the result the contributions of many different cultures. Black Masking Indians helped to bring ...

Nigeria tops the list as Africa’s most culturally diverse nation, with more than 370 tribes. The Hausa-Fulani dominate the north, the Yoruba are prominent in the southwest, and the Igbo hold sway in ...

In many African cultures, birthdays hold immense cultural significance, deeply rooted in tradition and community. African happy birthday festivities often involve the entire community, emphasizing ...

Once a year, New Orleans’ Central City neighborhood comes alive in a rainbow of intricately beaded costumes and feathers, paraded through the streets in a mesmerizing “strut.” In a city known for its ...

Among the diverse and culturally rich tribes of Africa, the Tutsi people stand out, quite literally, for their impressive height. They are referred to as some of the tallest people in the world and ...

A woman reported missing by her family in Texas has been found living amongst a lost “African” tribe in the Scottish woodlands. The Kingdom of Kubala claim they have settled in a forest in Jedburgh, ...

A self-styled "African tribe" is defying an eviction notice from the local council, remaining camped in woodland in the Scottish Borders. The group, known as the "Kingdom of Kubala," was ordered to ...