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Amasunzu Hairstyle, a Symbol of Pride of Africans from Rwanda

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”

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.”

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”