The beautiful thing about history is that it can help us develop a more complex understanding of the things we consider natural in our daily lives. People like to believe that their languages have ...

ASPIRE ART is proud to present an iconic, never before seen, painting titled The Poet, by social realist master George Pemba. Painted in 1970, the work is likely a portrait of the great ‘father of ...

In this month's Africa: Stories in the 55, South African writer Mphuthumi Ntabeni describes his twenty-year journey into the mind of Maqoma, a chief in the Xhosa community who lived in the 1800s.

Xhosa pattern printing is a vibrant African textile design trend that is taking the world by storm. Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the Xhosa people in South Africa, these patterns are ...

Marvel’s Black Panther is a bonafide cultural phenomenon, with a current worldwide gross of over $700 million in just two weeks. But as the world gets to know Wakanda, some may wonder what language ...

South African artist Andile Dyalvane's sculptural iThongo seating collection was crafted from hand-coiled clay and informed by significant words in the Xhosa language. The ceramic designer's ...

All ethnic groups have unique traditional garments that express their pride, heritage, and identity; each tells a distinct story of both the past and present. In the Xhosa nation, this garment is ...

Trevor Noah used his stage time at the Oscars to honor his South African roots – and to poke a little healthy fun at white people while he was at it. The Daily Show host shared a Xhosa proverb while ...

At the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, Melissa Nayimuli dazzled in a modern Xhosa Umbhaco, showcasing her heritage and the ...

Newly resurfaced footage of Judy and Addie’s traditional Xhosa wedding touched South Africans as viewers reacted warmly to ...

South Africa has 12 official languages. The two most dominant are isiZulu and isiXhosa. While the Zulu and Xhosa people share a rich common history, they have also found themselves engaged in ethnic ...