Just as it is in other continents, in Africa, dance binds itself to human life, accompanying people throughout life, especially those moments of happiness, harvest and birth. In certain cultures, ...

Members of the Nyau brotherhood, who dance the famous "Gule Wamkulu," know how to keep their identities hidden. Now the group of initiated Chewa men in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique is getting a ...

Photo taken on June 12, 2014 shows Nyau dancer perform in the northwestern province of Tete, Mozambique. Nyau masks are worn by only male members of the society and represent male knowledge, and are ...

The remnants of Gule Wamkulu or nyau dancing will for decades remain etched in Mashonaland West’s farmlands, although culture’s dynamic and constantly changing nature is threatening to erode what is ...

Tafadzwa Mudahondo’s body was retrieved from the shallow grave after he had been in it for 45 minutes. Two Nyau dancers have since been arrested in connection with the teenager’s death. Mashonaland ...

Many Christians in Malawi are criticizing the inclusion of a controversial tradition in Christmas celebrations -- a dance of the Chewa, called Gule wankulu. Some Christians call the practice wicked.

Mufakose suburb recently hosted the 2025 edition of Chamba Chamakolo, a Gule Wamkulu gathering. The annual event is a joyful occasion for the Chewa community. A moment to reclaim, and assert pride in ...