African Natural Beauty - Black Soap - African Culture
Since time immemorial we have been trying to find ways to cleanse and beautify ourselves. The cosmetics industry is one of the biggest in the world with competitors trying to find ways to produce 'the next best thing'. However, starting with 'The ... [... more]
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A different view on Benin, West Africa
Benin is a deomcratic stable Wst African state that has managed to combine indegenous wisdom and modern knowledge. In March 2006 about 70% of the registered electorate turned up to participate in an election that saw the presidential run-off won ... [... more]
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Female Circumcision
Traditions and Cultures change and always have done. Often seemingly strange traditions may once have had a useful purpose. In many Nilotic tribes (such as the Luo and Kalenjin) lower teeth were removed as an initiation into adulthood. Although ... [... more]
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Maasai Customs and Traditions
A link to a fantastic site on the massai - one of east africa's best known tribes. - Maasai Customs and Traditions - African Culture is a personally written site at BellaOnline Related Links: More about the Maasai www.maasai-association.org a ... [... more]
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News From Africa
News headlines updated twice daily. - News From Africa - African Culture is a personally written site at BellaOnline Related Links: More News & Politics [... more]
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Kanga - more than just a cloth
Kanga is the Kiswahili word for guinea fowl - it is also one of the more versatile pieces of cloth that you may come across in East Africa. Women commonly wear them wrapped around their waists - draped down like a loose skirt. (Men usually wear ... [... more]
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Superstitions and Spirits
I was on my way to a sporting event with several teams from Chamasiri Secondary School when suddenly a black cat ran in front of our vehicle. You could hear the gasps and then groans from the students as they passed the news of the event. "A ... [... more]
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Male Circumcision in Kenya - African Culture
Before the 'white men' came to Kenya there was no Christmas. Traditionally, children are being initiated into their respective tribes. Part of the initiations is circumcision. Most tribes that circumcise boys also circumcise their girls. The ... [... more]
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Griot - A West African Tradition - African Culture
A griot (pronounced GREE oh) is a West African storyteller, singer, musician, and oral historian. They train to excel as orators, lyricists and musicians. The griot keeps records of all the births, deaths, marriages, and cultural tradition ... [... more]
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On Becoming A Minority - African Culture
As a white woman living in the U.S. I had never had a problem with discrimination, nor had I had the experience of being a minority. I had been to college where the campus was fairly diverse and I had friends with different backgrounds and ... [... more]
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September African Holidays - African Culture
The establishment of the republic after the 1969 overthrow of King Idris I in commemorated. Dedicated to the heroes who defended the nation against colonization, and the Tanzania Defense Force. Also known as Kiddus Yohannes is the Ethiopian New ... [... more]
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Cheetah Facts - African Culture
Cheetahs average height is 35 inches. Cheetahs are 45 inches to 53 inches long and their tail can measure up to 33 inches in length. Cheetahs have a deep chest and narrow waist. Their fur is spotted, even their tail is spotted. They have a white ... [... more]
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