Zulu Culture

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 …

CLANS AND TOTEMS Zulu Culture (IsiZulu) INTRODUCTION The name Zulu means “the sky.” They are the single most prominent clan that comprises more than nine million people in South Africa. They are a part of the Nguni ethnic group founded …

Pregnancy: Zulu Culture (isiZulu) Introduction This write-up will give insight into how cultural traditions continue to shape the maternity experiences of Zulu women. It will also highlight how most women in certain rural communities still adhere to traditional practices and …

INTRODUCTION The Zulu people are very warm and amicable. In many African cultures, the term “ubuntu” plays a vital role in describing having empathy, knowing that you can’t live your life alone as a person. To make progress, one needs …

Neighborly Practices: Zulu Culture (IsiZulu) Zulu people promote good neighborly practices and value proverbs and phrases to communicate essential teachings. The following activities and proverbs are used in the Zulu culture to promote neighborly practices. ACTIVITIES  Igeja Igeja means “hoe,” …

Zulu Dining & Hosting The Zulu people use mealtime as an opportunity to share food, bond, and have conversations among themselves. There is no strict formality such as table setting when dining or eating. Female family members (mostly girls that …

MUSIC AND DANCE MUSIC Music is an integral part of many traditional African societies. Music facilitates different teachings about one’s cultural history, spiritual experiences, and recitations. It also and promoting social values and gives an insight on how certain special events …

  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 …

Zulu Deaths and Funerals The Zulu people, just like the other Bantu/Nguni tribes, have always lived in communities and have thus developed a sense of coexistence and an inevitable appetite (culture) for socialization over time. Therefore, for this reason, both …