While the elaborate costumes, hierarchy and performative face-offs pay homage to the Indigenous people, the songs and dance style are deeply rooted in their African heritage. "The dance comes from ...

Heritage pride in the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro is just one important symbol of a 3,000-plus-word legacy that is still ...

which is the hallmark of the Republic of the Congo. The festival included an exhibition of African clothing and a fashion show of national costumes, where festival guests saw all the beauty and ...

Some are actors, some directors, some editors, some costume designers ... reveal the words “free Congo” on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation.

Some are actors, some directors, some editors, some costume designers ... reveal the words “free Congo” on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation.

Hong Paul Tazewell won costume design for ... black heel to reveal the words “free Congo” on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation. “Conclave” writer Peter ...

Some are actors, some directors, some editors, some costume designers ... to reveal the words "free Congo" on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation.

Paul Tazewell won costume design for “Wicked,” who was ... Zap Mama lifted up her black heel to reveal the words “free Congo” on the red carpet, advocating for the conflict-ridden African nation.

M23 rebels in control of key areas of eastern Congo have agreed to a ceasefire with African coalition peacekeepers who ...

Southern and Eastern African countries have expanded a team of former heads of state spearheading efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo. The move is an attempt to give fresh impetus to ...

(Reporting by Congo Newsroom; Writing by Hereward Holland; Editing by Kim Coghill) Get the best of CNBC Africa sent straight to your inbox with breaking business news, insights and updates from ...