Music and Dance are entrenched in the Bemba culture and play a fundamental role as a channel through which cultural knowledge and traditional practices are passed down from generation to generation. Bemba people usually teach through songs, sayings, and drawings. …
ARTS Zulu people are very creative, and this is seen in their art and craftwork – primarily beadwork, weaving, and pottery. Women and children weave every day-use mats, beer sieves and baskets for domestic purposes. They also make …
BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED #AfricanCultureExplained To have an in depth understanding of the Tswana marriage process we highly recommend you: Watch all the Tswana dramatization/videos produced by BeingAfrican to accompany this teaching Go through Tswana marriage FAQs Wedding: Botswana …
TSWANA FAQs Key roles and Patlo- Magadi process explained Key roles explained : Malome and Rakgadi Bagwe-The groom’s team Malome – Intermediary Malome – intermediary Who is Malome? Malome basically means the connector/ link/ one who connects. He is …
BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED Pregnancy: Botswana Culture (Setswana) The Batswana, just like any other people of the world, attach great significance to pregnancy and childbirth for their role in building families and future generations. Coupled with the concept of …
BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED Neighborly Practices: Botswana Culture (Setswana) African societies have always lived together in community groups, and the people of Botswana are no exception in this regard. This ‘community’ set up of the Batswana communities has inculcated …
BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED Clans & Totems: Botswana Culture (Setswana) Botswana country got its name from the root ‘Tswana,” which refers to the Tswana speaking tribes, which were once considered the eight main tribes (this has since changed after …
BEING AFRICAN-ZULU CULTURAL MARRIAGE #AfricanCultureExpained INTRODUCTION The Zulu nation is one of the Nguni-speaking cultures and the largest ethnic group in South Africa, KwaZulu Natal. They generally have a strong cultural belief in their ancestors and customs. Every parent’s dream …
There are 10 steps of the Xhosa Marriage process Step 1: Ukuthunyelwa Kwencwadi Step 2: Ukuvuma (Acceptance) Step 3: Ilobola Step 4: Marriage Ceremony Step 5: Umdudo/ Umtshato Step 6: Ukwambesa Step 7: Ukusiwa Komtshakazi Emzini Step 8: Ukutyiswa Amasi …
Key Roles Explained ABAKHWENYANA-The groom’s family Oonozakuzaku (The lobola ambassadors) In the Xhosa culture – the lobola negotiations is mainly the men’ s role. Among the group of men that partake in these discussions are; the groom’s father, the …