Xhosa Culture

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 …

BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED TRIBES AND CLANS The Xhosas are one of the four Nguni tribes of South Africa, along with the Ndebeles, Zulus, and Swazis. They are traditionally found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. What …

BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED Pregnancy: Xhosa Culture (isiXhosa) Like in any other African culture, pregnancy plays a significant role in the life of Xhosa women.  In the Xhosa culture, pregnancy is regarded as an important event in a women’s …

MANNERS AND PROTOCOLS – IN XHOSA CULTURE (ISIXHOSA) GREETINGS Greetings are an essential aspect of any African culture. In the Xhosa culture, people are expected to greet one another at all times. It makes no difference if the other person …

NEIGHBOURLY PRACTICES Xhosa people are warm-hearted, kind, welcoming, and friendly people that are always happy to share what they have with other people.  There is a vast difference in the rural and urban lifestyles of Xhosa people. In most parts …

BEING AFRICAN- AFRICAN CULTURE EXPLAINED XHOSA MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS When you visit one of the provinces of South Africa, the Eastern Cape, you will notice that music is an integral part of the Xhosa culture. The music highlights their values, history, …

ARTS The following are the main types of art in the Xhosa culture: Beading: Beadwork in the Xhosa culture includes jewellery, bags, belts, traditional clothing, and other items such as smoking pipes. Xhosa beadwork is not seen only as an …

Funerals: Xhosa Culture (IsiXhosa) Funerals – Introduction The death of a loved one is always a significant transition in one’s life. When someone is dead, no one rejoices. According to African culture, a person’s life after death continues in another …