Khalid Mikawy The engagement: If the couple agreed, they would announce their engagement, which is a period that allows them to get to know each other better.(1) During this time, the couple would wear wedding rings (Debla) on their right-hand …
Khalid Mikawy Egypt is not a tribal state; rather, it is a multi-layered mosaic of cultures, customs, and traditions due to its long history and openness to outside influences. This has led to intense acculturation, where both the majority and …
Key roles explained Bakhwe-The family Who is Omukasa-Intermediary Omukasa is the go-between and spokesperson for the groom’s family. He is responsible for easing tension and solving any problems that might arise during bride price negotiations. Omukasa can be one of …
Key Roles and Awareɛ Process Explained Who is Agya? Agya is the father on both sides of the groom and the bride. Agya’s role in the groom’s side of the family. He is responsible for approaching the woman’s family to …
What is Akanfoɔ Awareɛ? Awareɛ is a traditional practice or process in the Akan culture, where a man pays bride price to a woman’s family for her hand in marriage. This bride price is usually in the form of …
Yoruba Tribe is one of the 3 most recognized tribes in West Africa. They are concentrated in the southwest part of Nigeria. Igbeyawo, which means “taking a wife”, is a Yoruba custom that involves taking a wife officially and going …
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 …