Many people who were raised outside of Africa may feel confused about their cultural heritage. Without having grown up in the continent, it can be difficult to connect with and fully comprehend one's roots. Nonetheless, it's important to realize that this is a common experience,...
The African continent is home to some of the world's most ancient and diverse cultures, yet, many individuals of African descent, especially those in the diaspora, feel disconnected from their heritage....
I love beats like the next person, maybe more as one with the ayan genes running in my veins. Ayan is one with the gift and ability to make drums speak....
We’re big on names from my part of the world and they are pretty significant too. Names are not just names…they tell stories!...
I noticed that her heel was stained, in fact her entire foot was covered in ink. When she sat beside me, I saw that her palms had inked floral designs....
Marriage is a time-honored tradition that builds community and society as a whole. When a wedding takes place, it is not just about the two individuals making that commitment to be together....
Does Africa hold the custodianship of respect? ‘Respect people’s feelings, even if it doesn’t mean anything to you, it could mean everything to them.’ – African Proverb. Think of a place and time with a diversity of cultures with a rich sense of value for people; such...
African culture is designed to appreciate the host, as it generates feelings of goodwill, honor, and appreciation....
As generations come and go, certain values have remained vital to the maintenance of order. Respect is one of them. For Nala in Mombasa, Kenya, the traditional ‘hujambo’ has become an inherent part of her life. For her, as with many Kenyans, acknowledging others is a...
Africa is home to some of the most sophisticated medical procedures that the world enjoys today. Some have evolved to become the most reliable that we do today. They traverse the core of medicine and constitute African heritage. Whilst these practices did not take their...
‘An agreement is a kind of debt’ states a Moroccan proverb. This belief holds sway in many other African societies. Culturally, Africans are not supposed to take their commitments lightly and are expected to keep their word. Keeping the terms of any covenant is a...
Wherever there are Africans in the diaspora, there is some solidarity with home and its ideals. One such people with much pride and dignity in their heritage are the AmaZulu (Zulu people), gathered into KwaZulu (Zulu nation) by the renowned military tactician and warrior-leader, Shaka...
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