Traditional head decorations are displayed during a celebration for the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 24, 2026. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture was designated by the UNESCO in 2019 and is observed every year on Jan. 24. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

An artist introduces a painting during a celebration for the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 24, 2026. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture was designated by the UNESCO in 2019 and is observed every year on Jan. 24. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

A man performs traditional dance during a celebration for the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 24, 2026. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture was designated by the UNESCO in 2019 and is observed every year on Jan. 24. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

People attend a celebration for the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 24, 2026. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture was designated by the UNESCO in 2019 and is observed every year on Jan. 24. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

Performers attend a celebration for the World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture in Yaounde, Cameroon, Jan. 24, 2026. The World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture was designated by the UNESCO in 2019 and is observed every year on Jan. 24. (Xinhua/Kepseu)