A Cultural Institution Dedicated To African And Diasporic Storytelling.

  • News : Website Launch

    We are live! Welcome to Bakani. Find out more about what we do via this link

    News

  • A Broader Understanding of Storytelling

    For us, storytelling extends beyond words - it lives in visual art, architecture, fashion and food, literature, textiles, design, craft, music, film, performance, oral traditions, ceremony, philosophies, living practices and daily life.

  • Our Mission

    Learn more about our mission here

    Our Mission

  • Public Programs

    We have a few programs in the works. Sign up to our mailing list to get updates when we launch. Read more about the programs here

The African Museum of Collective Wisdom

The African Museum of Collective Wisdom is a digital archive of African and Diasporic life.

The Museum is housed by the Bakani Foundation and directly supports the foundation’s mission of preserving and sharing stories from Africa and the Diaspora.

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Here is the story behind our name ‘Bakani’ Read more about our work via link in bio.
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