Wakanda Celebration: Arts, Culture, Music, and Fashion in Mount Vernon, NY A live event in Mount Vernon, hosting performances from some of the best African artists in the diaspora. With spectators reveling in moments of great festivity while perceiving...
As a socio-cultural movement, Pan-Africanism is an ideology of African unity based on affirming Africa as a place of belonging, both physically and psychologically. Pan-Africanist thought offers critical and more refined insights into the intersecting and interlinked experiences of Africans....
The Wakanda Celebration is the event on everyone’s to-do list this September! Here is what to expect at the Wakanda Celebration taking place on the 4th of September: Experience the Luangisa Wakanda Wearable Art Show One of the major...
In the last few years more and more people have begun to embrace Juneteenth as the important holiday that it is -- even though it was officially declared in 1865 when enslaved people were freed under the Emancipation Proclamation. Further strides were...
With Father's Day right around the corner, it's so important to get your Dad or Father-figure something special. At Luangisa African Gallery, we offer a curated selection of handmade gifts from Africa for Dads featuring ties, sculptures, belts, and more. Read on...
As the school year comes to an end, its time to thank all of the amazing teachers for their incredible work, especially after the year they've had with a new whole new host of challenges and obstacles. Read on to find the perfect gift...
You may have heard of the Tree of Life Sculpture but do you really its meaning? The Makonde people are well known for their one-of-a-kind art pieces but their most admired piece is the Makonde Ujamaa Tree of Life. These...
In many African cultures' dolls play a significant role in cultural traditions. Every doll has a unique appearance that reflects the rich history of the tribe. While dolls are often seen as toys, they are also objects used in rituals and for teaching...
Why celebrate Mother Earth one day a year? Read on to discover some ways to to incorporate Earth Day into your daily life featuring fashions and home decor items from Luangisa African Gallery, plus a fun way to showcase green all...
