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"You do not fight a villain. You face the most tragic ghost of your own blood." - The Himba Matriarch. Writing a villain born from pain requires empathy. What makes a villain compelling to you?

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For the Himba people of Namibia, otjize is a sacred paste of butterfat & ochre. It symbolizes the earth's red color & beauty. In our story, it becomes Zahara's spiritual armor. Discover this tradition.

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How To Say Sumimasen In 9 African Languages

How To Say Sumimasen In 9 African Languages

I stumbled upon the word sumimasen the other day. Can you figure out what it means? Sumimasen is a Japanese way of saying please, sorry and thank you. Three items in one package. I’m sure learning multiple languages would be simple if all words were like this. Anyway, I had an idea when I came across the word. Please start the drums! I’ll teach you how to communicate in my native tongue.…

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This Is What The Djembe Drum Will Do To You

This Is What The Djembe Drum Will Do To You

Djembe! The African drum that I love with passion. Have you seen one in real life? Played it? Or just get lost in the beats? It is a puzzle that cannot be solved. The djembe beats take you to a whole new level of self-awareness. A place where your physical self does not exist. An atmosphere of solace. I can go on and on praising this magnificent piece. If you have not heard the beats from the…

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Guro People : The Unbeatable Mask Makers

Guro People : The Unbeatable Mask Makers

The Guro people of Côte d’Ivoire are also referred to as Gouro, Dipa, Lo or Kweni. They are known for their rich mask traditions. With colourful, vibrant, and precise attention to detail. We know that the people were ancient hunters. They are also agricultural people, who speak Mande. The community speak the language of the Mande branch. A Niger-Congo African language. Guro people live in the…

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Jacaranda Tree: An Outstanding Beauty In South Africa

Jacaranda Tree: An Outstanding Beauty In South Africa

What was your expression when you first saw a jacaranda tree? Did you stand and admire the undisputed beauty for a while? My first sight of a jacaranda tree made my heart beat faster. I was like a teenage girl who just chatted with her crush for the first time. This is where I was. Under the sun. Hypnotized by these magnificent and huge trees. It was my first time in South Africa. My first look…

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Cumbia Dance: A Lost African Heritage

Cumbia Dance: A Lost African Heritage

Do you know that the popular cumbia dance started in Africa? Do you take my word for it, or are you in doubt? Follow me and let’s explore together. As a dance enthusiast and explorer of African culture, I make it my obligation to search and study the meaning of a dance movement and how it evolves. In my quest, I have found quite a handful of dance styles of African origin. Cumbia dance, Salsa and…

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Kunta Kinte: The Struggle For Identity And Freedom.

Kunta Kinte: The Struggle For Identity And Freedom.

Have you read the story about Kunta Kinte in the roots book? Or seen the movie roots? This is a book all humans should identify with especially Africans. A book packed with so much knowledge about the African man and his identity. Kunta Kinte is a symbol of hope, freedom and identity for the black continent. The Story Of Kunta Kinte A view of Gambia   In 1767, a young lad of 17 years was captured…

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120 African Last Names Meaning And History

120 African Last Names Meaning And History

Black African Family The power and efficacy an African name conveys is the strength of African last names.  African last names can also be referred to as African surnames. To others, the last name can/might be the name of your immediate father but in Africa, it is different. Usually, our last names are from our paternal grandfather/great grandfather. It’s like an ancestry name that is passing…

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The Impact Of Name And Personality: African View

The Impact Of Name And Personality: African View

Our name and personality play a huge role in our life. Do you believe this? Have you ever wondered if your name is the perfect match for you? Or why did your parents choose this name from all the names in the world? An African proverb says: One’s name remains above the grave. Meaning: Even in death, a man’s name lives on. This is the power of a name. Black baby girl The name, they say, is a…

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Africans With Blue Eyes: Black Person With Blue Eyes

Africans With Blue Eyes: Black Person With Blue Eyes

Black girl with blue eyes Every adult individual has a story, and this is the story behind Africans with blue eyes. The rear blue-eyed people in Africa are seen as either evil or possessed. Black Africans with blue eyes are scattered all over the continent. Each boy, girl, woman has experience confrontation through continuous starring. In extreme cases, black people with blue eyes are called…

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40 Interesting African Culture Facts

40 Interesting African Culture Facts

A map of Africa and its land African culture facts are the elements that make up the African society. The different African country has their uniqueness and style. We are a people of shared identity. If I ask you, what do you think is synonymous with all African countries? Is it the culture, traditions, people, or tribes? Regarding your race, can you say for a fact that your views are…

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Top 35 Amazing South Africa Culture Facts

Top 35 Amazing South Africa Culture Facts

Welcome people to another exciting time. Today, we zoom off to South Africa to learn about south Africa culture facts. I hope you are excited like me. When you hear about  South Africa, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? There is a lot of stories behind this great nation. A day or two of marvelling in the wonders of nature and the wide is a good start. However,  South Africa will…

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35 Zimbabwe Culture Facts: African people

35 Zimbabwe Culture Facts: African people

If there is one thing you have to know about Zimbabwe culture facts, is the belief of the ancestors. There is a proverb in Zimbabwe that says… Elephant tusks are never too heavy for it. This means that, whatever a man faces in life, he is equal to the task. In the present theory, it might be difficult but over time, it becomes easy and able to carry. If you have not heard about the Zimbabweans…

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56 Nigeria Culture Facts

56 Nigeria Culture Facts

Nigeria cultural facts. What do you love about Nigeria? Do you love the people/ culture? When given a chance would you love to be a Nigerian? I can hear some people shouting no, no, no. I understand. Even I would love a land that is full of hopes, dreams and desires. Not a place of injustice. Anyway, I love my culture and I won’t trade it for the world. In every society, there are up’s and downs…

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African Festivals: African Cultural Festival

African Festivals: African Cultural Festival

African festivals are celebrations in honour of an individual, a book, music, film etc.Once a thing or individual has gain prominence and popularity, it can become a festival. Also, authority over art can be turned into a festival. African festival is a broad range of topic. Nevertheless, the theme of this site is cultures and traditions. So to narrow our topic, we will be studying African…

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African Masquerade

African masquerade is the hidden personality of the spirits, ancestors and deity of the African people. It is the representation of the gods in human form. An ancient proverb says… A masquerade is not a spirit only because of its mask. Welcome friends to another magical time with me. I believe you’ve been hearing so much tale about African masquerade. Tales about flogging or chasing people.…

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