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Watch yoga loving Maasai warriorupdated Tue Sep 17 2013 08:06:28

Watch as Jacob Parit Noomek, an instructor with the Africa Yoga Project, does yoga in front of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Maasai warrior embraces yogaupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 09:43:04

Inside Africa meets Jacob Parit Noomek, an instructor with the Africa Yoga Project in Kenya.

'I'm proud to be deaf yoga instructor'updated Mon Sep 16 2013 09:01:35

Hearing impaired Rufus Ngugi on how free yoga classes help the people of Kibera, a major slum in Kenya's capital.

Yoga transforms lives in Kenyaupdated Mon Sep 16 2013 08:56:14

Inside Africa meets several yoga enthusiasts, including a Maasai warrior and a deaf yoga instructor.

Innovation lab builds a better futureupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 08:55:58

Inside Africa visits UNICEF's Innovation Lab in Kampala, Uganda, where great minds and unusual material unite.

Water bottle lights offer hopeupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 08:46:55

Inside Africa meets Tom Kizito who works for the Daylight Project, an organization providing lights for those in need.

Solar innovation in Ugandaupdated Mon Sep 09 2013 08:44:56

Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds.

Tricky travel for Ghanaian commmutersupdated Mon Sep 02 2013 07:31:44

CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting.

The funny side of Accra travel diariesupdated Mon Sep 02 2013 07:23:27

CNN's Errol Barnett looks at the demands on Ghana's travel infrastructure as commuters travel to work in Accra.

Tackling Accra's traffic problemsupdated Mon Sep 02 2013 07:23:05

CNN's Errol Barnett meets a team of designers working on solutions for Accra's traffic problems.

Canadian festival celebrates Africaupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:28:49

Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years.

Ethiopian DJ tastes 'best coffee ever'updated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:27:26

DJ Biggy experiences a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Afro-Fest in Toronto, Canada.

The vibrant sounds of Afro-Festupdated Mon Aug 26 2013 12:25:29

Inside Africa goes behind the scenes with the man responsible for selecting music for the Toronto-based festival.

Preserving identity through danceupdated Mon Aug 19 2013 07:43:43

South African performer Ramashilo Rams Masemola on maintaining his cultural roots while living alongside other groups.

Fusion brings new take on Indian foodupdated Mon Aug 19 2013 07:42:50

South African restaurant owner Gita Jivan explains the exciting concept behind a 21st century take on Indian food.

Indian food and identity in South Africaupdated Mon Aug 19 2013 07:21:04

CNN's Errol Barnett meets the head of an Indian family known for having the best food in Pretoria.

Cultural identity in the Rainbow Nationupdated Mon Aug 19 2013 07:15:16

CNN's Errol Barnett explores how people of different races are preserving their cultures in South Africa.

S. African director masters 3D animationupdated Mon Aug 12 2013 09:32:30

Errol Barnett meets director Anthony Silverston as he prepares for a screening at the Durban International Film Festival.

'2 Men and a Wedding'updated Mon Aug 12 2013 09:28:03

Errol Barnett meets Sara Blecher, the director of a film exploring two gay men's fight for equality in Malawi.

South African cinema finds its own voiceupdated Mon Aug 12 2013 09:25:13

Inside Africa visits Durban's International Film Festival which mainly focuses on domestic cinema.

Africans thrive in Chicago's South Sideupdated Tue Aug 06 2013 08:14:46

Inside Africa explores how Chicago's South Side is providing employment and business opportunities for immigrants.

Summer program helps children thriveupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 10:05:26

Kevin Ricter on how the African Sunlight Community Center helps kids of African immigrants adjust to life in the U.S.

Africans embrace life in Chicagoupdated Mon Aug 05 2013 09:48:48

United African Organization Director Alie Kabba explains how immigrants are building new lives in Chicago.

Longboard riders move into District Sixupdated Mon Jul 29 2013 07:41:04

Errol Barnett visits District Six in Cape Town to find out why longboard riders are moving back into the deserted area.

A longboard tour of Cape Townupdated Mon Jul 29 2013 07:36:45

CNN's Errol Barnett gets a lesson in longboard riding from the sport's growing community in Cape Town.

South Africa's skateboard artupdated Mon Jul 29 2013 07:36:30

Alpha Longboards owner Kent Lingeveldt talks to CNN's Errol Barnett about designing and building his artistic boards.

Ghanaian funk band remixes African beatsupdated Mon Jul 22 2013 11:20:02

CNN's Nikepe Kabuse meets a Ghanaian funk band in Briwton who remixe African beats.

Rapper uses wall as 'graffiti sketchbook'updated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:15:23

Mozambican rapper and graffiti painter Shot B's art crowns on an impressive 300 meter wall in downtown Maputo.

Hip-hop inspires human rights activistupdated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:14:35

Mozambican human rights lawyer Iveth explains how she's using rap music to give back and inspire her fellow countrymen.

Mozambique's 'social intervention rap'updated Mon Jul 22 2013 08:12:44

Controversial rapper Azagaia on how music helps him shed light on social injustices.

Ghanaian doctor embraces all culturesupdated Mon Jul 15 2013 07:30:24

Dr. Charlie Easmon tells CNN's Atika Shubert about his Ghanaian identity and choosing to be international.

London's Ghanaian success storiesupdated Mon Jul 15 2013 07:27:20

CNN's Atika Shubert explores the daily myriad of experiences for Ghanaians in Britain.

Boxing ring transforms 'good girl' champupdated Mon Jul 08 2013 09:12:16

South African Welterweight Champion Rita Mrwebi on defending her title and her close relationship with coach George Khosi

A boxing haven for South African youthupdated Mon Jul 08 2013 09:05:35

Inside Africa looks at how South Africa's Hillbrow Boxing Club is helping inspire a new generation finding their footing.

Rita Mrwebi: Boxing for a better lifeupdated Mon Jul 08 2013 08:28:13

Inside Africa explores the boxing scene in one of the most dangerous city neighborhoods in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kilimanjaro guide: Why I risk my lifeupdated Wed Jul 03 2013 07:11:55

Steven Edward Asseno talks about risking possible tragedy when climbing the "Roof of Africa."

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaroupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 13:06:27

Inside Africa explores the logistics of climbing Africa's tallest mountain and meets tourists about to do so.

Kilimanjaro tour guide defies dangersupdated Mon Jul 01 2013 12:38:59

CNN's Errol Barnett meets Steven Edward Asseno, who risks possible tragedy each time he ascends the famous mountain.

Who are the people of Mount Kilimanjaro?updated Mon Jul 01 2013 12:34:30

CNN's Errol Barnett explores the local community next to the foothills of Africa's highest mountain in Northern Tanzania.

Part 1: Ethiopia's monolithic churchesupdated Mon Jun 24 2013 11:22:32

Errol Barnett ventures through Ethiopian cliffs where churches were carved out of stone centuries ago.

Part 2: Protectin Ethiopian religious sitesupdated Mon Jun 24 2013 11:22:21

CNN's Errol Barnett finds out what measures are being taken to protect Ethiopia's ancient monolithic churches.

Part 3: Ethiopia's Orthodox Christiansupdated Mon Jun 24 2013 11:21:19

CNN's Errol Barnett attends a wedding ceremony sacred to Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.

Bringing rock and roll music to Ethiopiaupdated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:53:20

CNN's Errol Barnett meets Addis Gessesse, the manager of Ethiopian band Jano.

Trailblazer chef masters Chinese foodupdated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:51:09

Errol Barnett meets the only Ethiopian to solely own and serve as head chef of a Chinese restaurant in Addis Ababa.

Why do Rastafarians love Ethiopia?updated Mon Jun 17 2013 08:48:49

CNN's Errol Barnett explores the unique relationship between the East African country and the Rastafarian movement.

How to party, Nigerian styleupdated Thu Jun 13 2013 06:15:00

CNN's Vladimir Duthiers is in Lagos, Nigeria, to find out more about the country's party spirit.

A taste of Nigerian street foodupdated Wed Jun 12 2013 11:26:34

CNN's Vladimir Duthiers eats some spicy Suya in Lagos, Nigeria.

How history shaped Nigeriaupdated Mon Jun 10 2013 07:14:58

CNN's Vladimir Duthiers explores the cultural and ethnic diversity of Nigeria.

A look back at Nigeria's civil warupdated Mon Jun 10 2013 07:14:11

Vladimir Duthiers finds out how the civil war between 1967-1970 affected Nigerian politics and the country's development

Eating like a Maasaiupdated Tue Jun 04 2013 07:53:42

CNN's Nima Elbagir is treated to a traditional meal of roasted goat while visiting with the Maasai of Northern Tanzania.

Iconic culture fights for survivalupdated Mon Jun 03 2013 08:51:15

CNN's Nima Elbagir visits a Maasai village in Northern Tanzania, where modernity threatens the traditional way of life.

Walking in footsteps of our ancestorsupdated Mon Jun 03 2013 08:49:28

CNN's Nima Elbagir visits a site in Northern Tanzania which some claim is the cradle of humanity.

How one couple tracked human evolutionupdated Mon Jun 03 2013 08:23:01

Nima Elbagir explores the discoveries made by Louis and Mary Leakey who studied human evolutionary development in Africa.

Johannesburg's street tradersupdated Mon May 27 2013 09:11:03

Errol Barnett gets an insight into Johannesburg's informal businesses and their role in the wider economy.

Free music lessons in Johannesburgupdated Mon May 27 2013 08:20:33

Musician Kelly Grevler offers free music lessons to a growing number of students in Johannesburg.

The taste of South African street foodupdated Mon May 27 2013 08:20:09

Errol Barnett gets a taste of Johannesburg's street food delicacies.

Fearless food: Octopus curryupdated Mon May 20 2013 12:14:33

Restaurant owner Maria Soubana prepares a traditional meal that blends local produce and spices from the Seychelles.

Protecting biodiversity in Seychellesupdated Mon May 20 2013 10:58:11

Inside Africa explores how the East African island nation is preserving its coco de mer and black parrot.

Love for music unites island nationupdated Mon May 20 2013 10:55:58

Inside Africa explores the Seychelles' music scene which embraces both foreign and traditional sounds.

Exotic islands blend global culturesupdated Mon May 20 2013 10:48:06

Once uninhabited, Inside Africa explores what makes the Seychelles more than a tourist destination.

Reading your ancestry like a novelupdated Mon May 13 2013 09:10:45

Errol Barnett learns how scientists can trace your ancestors to a specific part of the world.

African beads rewrite the human story?updated Mon May 13 2013 08:55:42

Errol Barnett explores how recent findings show that symbolic behavior began in Southern Africa -- not Europe.

Tracing human originsupdated Mon May 13 2013 08:53:56

CNN's Errol Barnett explores what ancient fossil sites in South Africa reveal about how human species came to be.

Part 1: Rebranding Sierra Leoneupdated Mon May 06 2013 13:45:37

Vladimir Duthiers explores Sierra Leone's history as a slave outpost as well as its hope for the future.

Part 2: Ecotourism in Sierra Leoneupdated Mon May 06 2013 13:44:59

Vladimir Duthiers visits a burgeoning ecotourism community in Sierra Leone.

Part 3: Cricket makes a comebackupdated Mon May 06 2013 13:44:07

Vladimir Duthiers travels to Sierra Leone where a dedicated group face the challenge of rebuilding the cricket team.

Ethiopian adoptees hold onto roots in U.S.updated Thu May 02 2013 08:30:08

Inside Africa visits an Ethiopian language and dance class for adopted children in Portland, Oregon.

African markets offer flavors of homeupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 09:09:11

Ethiopian immigrant Michael Damtew tours local businesses that cater to Portland's African community.

Adopted kids connect with their rootsupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 09:07:20

Haben Woldu talks about teaching an Ethiopian language and dance class for adopted children in Portland, Oregon.

How African immigrants shape Portlandupdated Mon Apr 29 2013 09:00:45

Inside Africa explores a growing and unique destination for African immigrants moving to the United States.

Protecting Cameroon's virgin forestupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 10:33:09

Zacharie Nzooh, Project Manager at Lobeke National Park, takes us to a natural forest untouched by humans.

How deforestation changes livesupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 10:28:17

Inside Africa looks at how deforestation is affecting the Baka people, who are intimately linked to the forest.

African rainforest fights for survivalupdated Mon Apr 22 2013 10:25:00

Inside Africa explores conservation efforts in Cameroon's Lobeke National Park, the world's second largest rainforest.

Ivory demand fuels elephant poachingupdated Fri Apr 19 2013 09:59:49

As "Guardians of the Forrest," Simon Pierre Mpoup and his team track down poachers making a profit on the black market.

Tracking earth's largest land mammalupdated Fri Apr 19 2013 09:59:26

WWF Project Manager Zacharie Nzooh and his team visit an observation tower where they spot and monitor elephants.

Saving the African forest elephantupdated Fri Apr 19 2013 09:59:03

Inside Africa meets a team of conservationists and rangers working to save the animal from extinction.

Blind boxer back in the ringupdated Mon Apr 15 2013 08:00:24

Ayesha Durgahee meets an inspiring Ugandan boxer who keeps fighting despite losing his vision almost two decades ago.

Chess fights poverty in Ugandaupdated Mon Apr 08 2013 10:44:57

Chess Academy Founder Robert Katende talks about the parallels between playing chess and living in the slums.

Boxing changes lives in Ugandaupdated Mon Apr 08 2013 10:41:42

Young boxers on the outskirts of Kampala reveal how the sport is teaching them discipline and control.

'Barefoot' acrobats show their colorsupdated Sun Mar 31 2013 14:33:26

This troupe of performers do more than entertain. Zambia's Barefeet Theatre also connect children with support from NGOs.

Lusaka's dreadlocked entrepreneursupdated Sun Mar 31 2013 14:24:54

Zambia's young businessmen are doing things differently to their parent's generation, starting with rebellious hair.

Meet Zambia's skateboarding rebelsupdated Sun Mar 31 2013 14:21:36

Errol Barnett is in Lusaka, hanging out with the skaters and tattoo artists challenging traditional Zambian values.

Lagos tech hub solves social problemupdated Tue Mar 19 2013 08:19:51

CNN's Errol Barnett meets Bosun Tijani who wants to improve education with technology.

Empowering tomorrow's African leadersupdated Tue Mar 19 2013 08:18:05

CNN's Errol Barnett meets Leap Africa founder Ndidi O Nwuneli, who wants to help empower young Africans.

Africa's first Social Media Weekupdated Mon Mar 18 2013 08:35:12

Errol Barnett reports from Lagos where he explores how Africans are sharing new ideas using social media.

Bomba dance celebrates life eventsupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 11:08:02

Bomba teacher Gladys Cepeda talks about the popular Puerto Rican dance created by slaves working on sugar plantations.

African traditions live on in foodupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 10:39:12

From street food to home cooking, the lives of African slaves have had a major impact on modern Puerto Rican cuisine.

How Africans shaped Puerto Ricoupdated Mon Mar 11 2013 10:34:00

Inside Africa explores how African slaves have influenced contemporary aspects of Puerto Rico.

Designer inspired by Johannesburg marketupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 14:25:36

Maria McCloy finds new ideas for her range of accessories in the ever-changing markets of South Africa's largest city.

Cultures mix in 'Blackanese' restaurantupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 12:38:07

A South African sushi bar combines African and Asian influences in Johannesburg's new creative district.

Dolls help children reconnect with rootsupdated Mon Mar 04 2013 12:06:54

Entrepreneurs aim to connect young girls to African culture with a range of dolls which speak native African languages.

Township birthday, motorsport styleupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 11:27:44

CNN's Errol Barnett speaks with the organizer of an unusual birthday celebration.

Woman driver tearing up townshipupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 11:15:45

CNN's Errol Barnett speaks with Khutso Theledi, who has mastered the art of township motorsport.

Car stunts become township sportupdated Mon Feb 25 2013 11:14:50

CNN's Errol Barnett looks at how a new motorsport is helping put a positive spin on a township with a sordid history.

South African youth embrace rock musicupdated Tue Feb 19 2013 09:14:39

Photographer Musa Nxumalo talks about his latest project,"Alternative Kids".

'Bang-Bang Club' on fear, legacyupdated Mon Feb 18 2013 08:30:14

CNN's Errol Barnett speaks with photographers Joao Silva and Greg Marinovich about their careers.

How photographers documented apartheidupdated Mon Feb 18 2013 08:28:56

Errol Barnett speaks with photographer Peter Magubane, who covered a violent time in South Africa's history.

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