Tsamaiso ya Lenyalo La Sengwaketse mo Botswana – Traditional Wedding Proceedings of the Bangwaketse in Botswana The Bangwaketse Tribe Botswana officially recognizes various tribes, including Basarwa Bakgatla, Bangwato, Bakwena, Barolong, Bangwaketse, and Bakalaka, among others. Each of these cultures share …
Missing the Luhya terms language and drill down The Luhya community is one of Kenya’s largest ethnic groupings, mostly situated in the Western region of Kenya. They have a rich cultural heritage that includes distinct marital rites and behaviors. The …
What is confidence? Confidence is a state of belief, self-assurance, or trust in one’s abilities. Confidence is not about perfection but about healthy self-assurance and resilience. Confidence can be developed through practice, experience, self-reflection, positive affirmations, and goal-setting BeingAfrican Confidence …
Death and burial (Inyi ozu) by Toni Akose Ogobegwu In Igboland, there is no unified custom for burial. Despite the differences in burial rituals among different communities, one thing is common to most of them; there is a first and …
NIGERIA-IGBO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Photo: Igbo Musical Instruments Traditional music of Ndi Igbo is characterized by native instruments such as the native flute, known as Oja; the drums come in different shapes and heights, depending on the music in question. Besides …
Igbo dining and hosting by Toni Akose Ogobegwu Among the Igbos, cassava and yam are the staple foods. Rice and cocoa yams are also popular food items. Vegetables are an integral part of the Ibo diet. Yams are usually pounded …
Neighbourly practices by Toni Akose Ogobegwu In Igboland, neighborliness is a common way of life. The entire fabric of the Igbo society is anchored on good neighborliness. Mothers could leave their children with their neighbors and be confident they are …
Pregnancy Delay in becoming pregnant As soon as the marriage ceremony is over, the next thing on everyone’s minds is to see the wife pregnant. When pregnancy is delayed, it can be a challenging situation for the wife. In traditional …