This distinctive African hairdo has roots in Rwanda and has been around for more than three centuries. This hairstyle has 30 different variations and is suitable for both men and women.However, it is worn by both sexes to represent various cultural viewpoints, mostly in relation to their social duties. For instance, ancient warriors wore itContinue reading “Amasunzu Hairstyle, a Symbol of Pride of Africans from Rwanda”
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Winti,The Spiritual Connection Point between Surinamese and their African Ancestors.
Okomfo Nana Afua,a famous Winti Priestess from Suriname “Winti” refers to both a religion and a few of the supernatural beings revered by the descendents of Suriname Maroons. The Vodun of Benin, Yoruba of Nigeria, and Akan,Ghana traditional religious traditions of West Africa are among those with whom it has origins. Wintis are a distinctiveContinue reading “Winti,The Spiritual Connection Point between Surinamese and their African Ancestors.”
Hamamat Montia, the Ghanaian beauty Queen promoting Africa Through Indigenous Cosmetics.
Model, businesswoman, and mother of three, Hamamat Montia, also known as “Hamamat,” hails from Ghana and is 34 years old. She is a former Miss Mailaika Ghana beauty queen. Moreover,She is without a doubt one of the most prominent models to have grown up in Ghana.Futhermore,She had made it her aim over the years toContinue reading “Hamamat Montia, the Ghanaian beauty Queen promoting Africa Through Indigenous Cosmetics.”
Mauritius,the Beautiful African Island with lovely People
Officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa. It is a volcanic island with lagoons and palm-lined beaches, and the majority of its coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. The citizens of this Island country are called Mauritians.Mauritius is a multi-ethnicContinue reading “Mauritius,the Beautiful African Island with lovely People”
Christmas,Guyana’s Masquerade Season..
Every year”s Christmas in Guyana is another time for masquerades to hit the streets of towns and cities to celebrate their African origin and traditions in grand style.. This tradition of Masquerades is said to have come from the West African tribes of Yoruba and Ibo in Nigeria. According to history this beautiful festival isContinue reading “Christmas,Guyana’s Masquerade Season..”
Meet Noria Mabasa,an art genius who promotes feminism and African culture through wood carvings.
Noria Mabasa,now 84 hails from Xigalo,Limpopo province in South Africa.She had been into the arts of ceramic and wood sculpture works for over 5(five) decades. She is known to be one of the pioneering women in the arts of wood carving in South Africa.Though she never received any formal education in this field,her art worksContinue reading “Meet Noria Mabasa,an art genius who promotes feminism and African culture through wood carvings.”
The Black Tower 