Kamite New Year celebrations mark year 6262, not 2025
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African communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Congo honor cultural resilience and reconnection with roots.
“Kamite” comes from an Antient Egyptian word meaning “black earth.” pic.twitter.com/wNdwfh06hQ
On Saturday, several African communities came together to honor the Kamite New Year, a symbol of cultural resilience.
“This calendar recalls the antiquity of our civilizations,” explained Bayala Lianhoué Imhotep, a pan-African activist.
Celebrated in countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Congo, the event embodies a reconnection with African roots. The term “Kamite” is derived from Kemet, the Ancient Egyptian word for “black earth,” which Afrocentrists have adopted.