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In Safi, Morocco, an elderly craftsman carefully decorates a ceramic bowl, his decades of expertise reflected in every stroke. Surrounding him are tajines, cups, and plates—each a product of time-honored techniques passed down through generations. The workshop’s modest setting contrasts with the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the finished ceramics, showcasing the essence of Moroccan craftsmanship. Using a pottery wheel and an array of brushes, the artisan meticulously applies traditional designs, bringing each piece to life. Despite the simplicity of his workspace, his dedication to preserving this centuries-old art form remains unwavering.
Welcome to Africa, AKA the motherland! Check out African Internet Radio while you're scoping the panoramas.The earliest fossil of the homo sapiens family (human beings) was found in Ethiopia, dating back more than 200,000 years. Compared to this length of time, even the "ancient Sumerians" from 6000 B.C. are drooling toddlers.Let's mention a few African heroes you may have heard of, for inspiration in the face of the continued economic inequality and violence which plague Africa today: Nelson Mandela, first democratically elected President of South Africa, who fought against apartheid and served 27 years in prison while advocating freedom and peace. Haile Salassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, who resisted Mussolini and the fascist Italian invasion of WWII, and who is worshipped as an incarnation of God by the Rastafari movement. Kwame Nkrumah, first Prime Minister of Ghana, advocate of uniting Africa in Pan-Africanism. Fela Kuti, inventor of Afrobeat music, who declared his home to be an independent state, ran for president of Nigeria, and to whose funeral ONE MILLION PEOPLE came to pay their respects.In June 2001 the African Union was formed, consisting of 53 African States organized, like in the EU, around common economic and political development.Text by Steve Smith.
