Cabo Verde is a creole island nation off West Africa, with a strong blend of African and Portuguese heritage. Its official language is Portuguese, used in government, business, and schools; Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu) is the everyday language spoken by virtually the entire population. Musical genres like morna and coladeira, celebrated globally through artists like […]
Angola, a Lusophone nation in Southern Africa, regained independence from Portugal in 1975 after a long colonial struggle and civil war that ended in 2002. It now stands as one of Africa’s fastest‑growing economies, though development remains uneven, especially outside Luanda. Cultural Heritage & “Angolanidade” The concept of angolanidade—a self‑conscious cultural identity movement dating to […]
