Sotho traditional dresses have become very popular in recent times. This is largely due to the fact that the traditional attires have been revamped to suit modern trends. Both ladies and guys can now rock various Sotho prints in...
Afrikaans is a language that is indigenous to about 10 million people in different countries of southern Africa, from South Africa to Botswana, some parts of Namibia and Zimbabwe. Afrikaans words and slangs are predominantly a blend of the...
Cornrows are a traditional African braiding method in which the hair is braided very near to the scalp in a continuous, elevated row, employing an underhand, upward motion. Cornrows are commonly worn in basic, straight lines, but they can...
Short haircuts are loved by black women for a lot of reasons and the fact that they are easy to manage tops the list. More so, choosing the appropriate short haircut has a rejuvenating effect on women, especially older...
Pedi is a language spoken in Northern or Eastern Transvaal in Southern Sothos, a Sotho group in Southern Africa, and naming children in Pedi is both a cultural and linguistic phenomenon. The meaning attached to Pedi names plays a...
Venda traditional attire is designed to suit different outings and occasions, including customary outings for ladies or gentlemen. Venda clothing was originally made from animal skin gotten from hunting but that has changed over time with the help of...
One of the bedrock of African culture is the rich and diverse outfits synonymous with the continent and Eswatini or Swazi people are not exempted. Like many things, the evolution of the dressing of the Swazi or Swati people...
Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi was one of Zimbabwean richest socialists and businessmen. He was popular for his extravagant lifestyle and flair for everything good that money could buy and this included houses and automobiles.
His house in Domboshava...
Tattooing is a very common practice today. It is one of the most common ways people express their love or loyalty to others, things, ideas, and or certain beliefs. Getting a tattoo of something or a person simply signifies...
African braids have always been known to be beautiful on women of all races. This braiding comes in different styles of hairdo, ranging from cornrows to box braids, knotless braids, and many more. In recent times, African braids have...
When it comes to traditional ceremonies, everyone wants to look their best. No one wants to be left behind and that is why people often seek out the best attire to fit the occasion they are attending. Each traditional...
The traditional attire and dresses of the Sepedi are among the most vibrant of all South African tribes. It is made of bright colors that are said to signify happiness. The Sepedi women used to wear front (ntepa) and back...
When it comes to culture and tradition, the Igbo tribe, one of the most populous and major tribes in Nigeria, is known for its rich cultural heritage, which is highly reflected and showcased by the indigenes through their social...
As it is for other cultures around the world, Venda names are very important to their bearers and the process of naming a child among the Venda people is a very serious one that holds quite a lot of significance....
Oftentimes, African women find themselves in a dilemma when it comes to their natural hair. Sometimes, the texture can be very difficult or the length may not be enough for that particular hairstyle that you've been longing for. Other...
Right from time immemorial, the Tswana people are known for their deep and strong affection for their cultural heritage, and one of the major ways through which they express this is in their fashion styles and different Tswana traditional attire....
Traditional weddings have been an important aspect of the South African socio-cultural value system right from ancient times, and the people hold it in high esteem. They strongly believe in its role as a social factor that upholds their...
Braids originated in Africa and date as far back as the first humans that were found on the continent. Braids were used to showcase tribes, social status, and cultural groups in Africa. During the trans Atlantic slave trade, braids...
South Africa is a multicultural society with a total of 11 official languages, of which Sotho is one. Most language sects in SA are riddled with several dialectal differences and Sotho is not an exception. It boasts of three...
When it comes to fashion and hairstyles, Africans have, over the years, used their appearances to make a statement, mostly asserting and celebrating their rich cultural heritage. Dreadlocks, which used to have a negative connotation in the media, have evolved...
