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  • African Traditional Beliefs About Reincarnation

    Reincarnation is a theological belief about the re-embodiment of the soul for successive lives. According to this belief, it is an eternal cycle of life, death and rebirth which the soul undertakes time and again until it realizes its origin and purpose. Human civilization is rife with speculations on reincarnation theory with almost every religion, tribe, culture and nation having its own belief on this. Reincarnation is usually associated with oriental religion and philosophies, although some scholars believe that the concept started with our distant ancestors from Africa.

  • Traditional African Percussions

    Throughout history, percussion instruments have played a significant role in African life, from accompanying spiritual rites to acting as long-distance communication devices. Bells, shakers, xylophones and drums are the foundation of traditional African music, and these instruments vary as much in style as they do in the types of sounds they create. Today, traditional African percussion instruments are still played in religious settings, to accompany dances or for the pleasure of making music.

  • Traditional African Wedding Hairstyles

    African hair is more susceptible to breaking because of its lesser ability to retain moisture. Because of this, you should approach the traditional preference for a smooth and soft texture with great care, as excessive chemical use can easily create permanent damage to your hair. Choosing a style that requires only minimal processing on your hair will allow for a sophisticated and elegant look that is memorable but minimally damaging to the long-term health of your hair. Classic wedding hairstyles, such as curls, waves and updos, can be easily reproduced for African hair, without unnecessary or excessive chemical processing.

  • Traditional African Wedding Cakes

    When thinking of traditional wedding cake, thoughts quickly move to a confectionery treat draped in white frosting. This is the European version of a wedding cake. The continent of Africa has been influenced by many cultures. The idea of a traditional wedding cake depends on what area of Africa you are in and the vision of the couple getting married.

  • Traditional African Wedding Attire

    Many couples seek to include elements of their cultural heritage in their wedding ceremonies. African wedding traditions are now a part of many North American wedding ceremonies. Wedding traditions vary widely around the African continent. Each tribe and ethnic group has its own wedding traditions. However, throughout the continent, many elements of traditional wedding attire are the same.

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