Every name given to a child during pregnancy or after birth has a link, affiliation, or history behind it. In Africa, the Igbo culture, in particular, names for boys and girls are not given out of the blues; they...
Yoruba names are often a description of the circumstances surrounding the birth of a child, including the conception. The tribe has different monikers for boys, girls, twins, and even a child born after a set of twins.
The Yoruba naming...
While many will continue to look at the downside of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially on the world economy and other aspects of life, we might have this pandemic to thank for making us look inwards and create alternatives to...
Apart from Bolivia which has 37 official languages, India with 18, and Zimbabwe with 16, South Africa has the most number of recognized official languages in the world at 11. This is a testament to the rich cultural history...
The Xhosa people who are otherwise known as AmaXhosa are of the Nguni clan - one of the four major ethnic divisions of Black South Africans. The others are Sotho, Shangaan-Tsonga, and Venda. Xhosa people have a large population...
Expressing emotions can be very difficult for some people even though love is a very integral part of human relationships. Whether in a familial or spousal relationship, saying 'I love you is one way to strengthen the bond and...
Swahili boy names have always been really interesting, especially because of the incredible meanings behind some of them. The Swahili people are known to be very deliberate in naming their kids when they are born. Meanings are attached to...
The Umemulo is a traditional coming-of-age ceremony to mark young girls' journey into womanhood. It is a tradition of the Zulu tribe, one of the most popular tribes in South Africa notable for their unique and rich cultural practices...
Afrikaans names are widely used by speakers of the Afrikaans language in several parts of Africa. The names and surnames that are prevalent among the members of the tribe today are a result of the people’s rich history that...
The process of naming a child is crucial since the name serves as the foundation for the child's identity. The Igbo people take this responsibility of naming a child very seriously as it is a belief that names order...
Africa is a continent rich in diverse cultures, each with its own distinct identity. The Sotho people, also known as the Basotho people, are a group of people who originated from Southern Africa, now known as South Africa, and...
The root of the Venda people in Africa is traceable to the 9th century during the time of King Shiriyadenga. The tribe has since evolved over the centuries and has migrated into different parts of the black continent of...
Saying "Thank You" is the easiest way of expressing gratitude. Being grateful is the least you can be and it brings lots of happiness into your life. It also shows a sign of respect and courtesy to the person...
The origin of the Pedi People is traceable to the Tswana-speaking Kgatla offshoot of the Proto-Sotho people who migrated from East Africa to settle in South Africa. The Pedi tribe is distinguished with the language known as Sepedi, also...
South Africa is one of those countries with very rich cultural and ethnic diversity. This explains why it is nicknamed the Rainbow Nation. The country's populace is a mixture of people from diverse tribes and races who make up...
Xhosa culture and traditions are seen every day in South Africa because of the dominance of the ethnic group, being the second largest in the country only after the Zulu tribe. With more than 10 million people scattered across...
It's no news that most leaders of the world chose to section or divide their countries into geographical regions (counties) for easy administrations and Kenya is not left out in this modern way of structuring. In 2010, the Kenyan...
Mandazi is a popular snack among the Swahili people of Kenya. The snack which is usually prepared with a self-rising floor is quite satisfying and can be eaten with tea as breakfast or taken alone. To make the mandazi,...
With the present technological advancement in all parts of the world, writing and sending letters is fast going into extinction as other more up-to-the-minute forms of communication like email, phone calls, fax, and more are competing for the center...
A postal code is a number that identifies a certain post office or mail sorting station. It is critical that you supply accurate postal / zip codes for your delivery address to be effective. Providing the correct postal code...
