Zwarte Piet, also known as Black Pete or Black Face is a Dutch tradition whereby some white people paint their faces black as helpers of Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) in the month of November until 5th December. This controversial tradition has come under frequent scrutiny because many see it as an outdated caricature of black people bordering on racism. Africa Web TV asked people in Nairobi, Kenya what they thought of this Dutch tradition.
Similar Posts
Christine – A Girl From Nyeri | 5 Things I Learnt After 5 Hours In The Netherlands!
Christine Nyotta, one of Africa Web TV’s presenters paid a visit to The Netherlands from her base in Nairobi Kenya. Here are her first 5 impressions of The Netherlands. Please consider joining this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljBfmJffQppZYiX2h3pgGQ/join https://tiktok.com/@africawebtv https://instagram.com/africawebtv https://facebook.com/webtvafrica Tweets by africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2022 #Kenya #Holland #BurnaBoy…
Dodo river Nigeria (Natural African Beauty)
The beautiful Dodo river in the Niger – Delta region of Nigeria. Sailing on it, you can only marvel at how nature has blessed the whole region.
Many Of Our Elected Officials Are Thieves But Africans Are Not Poor | The African Narratives Podcast
Africans have been conditioned to think they are poor. In this latest episode of The African Narratives, the creative director of Africa Web TV, Femi Soewu, gives his take on the believe that Africans are poor. Being devoid of luxury is not the same as being poor. Why are Africans always trying to compare themselves…
Former kidnap victim does the Ice bucket challenge, or does he?
Femi Soewu, (creative director of Africa Web TV) who was one of the 5 Dutch citizens kidnapped by some hoodlums in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria does his Ice bucket challenge with a twist
I Want To Be The Emperor Of Africa | Nana Kwame Bediako
The leader of The New Force Movement of Ghana, Nana Kwame Bediako, says becoming the president of Ghana is just the beginning of his ambition. What he is really aiming for is to become the emperor of Africa! Nana Kwame Bediako, a.ka. Freedom Jacob Cheddar was speaking during his "listening tour" with students and lecturers…
Elvis Ndubuisi Iruh – 25 years+1 in Journalism
Pastor Elvis Ndubuisi Iruh is one of the pioneers of African journalism in The Netherlands. He is the publisher/editor-in-chief of The Voice Magazine, the longest running African Magazine in Holland.This year he is celebrating 26 years in print journalism. A couple of his friends sent their regards.
