African Culture

Creating your 12 Meaningful Earthly Symbols for Traditional African Wedding,can be orinigal & fun. Just keep it real.

Q: Where do I begin with “Multi-Cultural Ancestor Worship”, because I believe I have a mixture of different cultures in my family bloodline? I do not even know my real parents and relatives. I...

For a long time, I couldn't figure out how to clean out my native head-ties(gele) after an occasion: they are usually stained by make-up after a special event because they sit on your face for...

To get the most out of African traditional wears, careful handling is required in terms of washing, drying and storing these native wears. The more elaborate a fabric is, the more you want to...

African traditional wears require careful handling in order to preserve the quality and life of the fabrics. The more elaborate fabrics like Laces, head ties and wax prints with embroidery...

Bantu knots (aka "Zulu knots") can serve as a fabulous protective style if you don't want to be in your hair all the time! You can shape the sections in many different sizes and...

The term, "living it up" can mean different things for different people. Whether it be traveling the world or spending unforgettable nights with friends, there are many ways for people...

Matoke is a staple in Uganda and served with every meal in almost every home. It looks like a green banana and grows in bunches on a tree. However, unlike bananas, matoke is fairly hard before it...

In Africa, when a man and a woman want to be married, it usually involves the entire family of the groom and the bride. Sometimes, the village or communities where they are from are also very...

African masks come in many different styles. African art is becoming the fashion trends. African masks on the market are the new craze when it comes to decorating rooms with African motif.

Piercing your ears at home can save you a lot of money. The art of piercing your ears really is quite simple. The only real difference is the professional places have a little fancier tools. But...

Developing a minimalist wardrobe is doing a favor for yourself. Not only will it save you money, but will also help you make more informed, easier choices. With a minimalist wardrobe, choice is...

Some people tend to become conformed to the normalcy of their own life while failing to venture into someone else’s culture or ethnicity. I recently heard that public schools in the state of...

Looking for a different kind of dessert? Melktart is a traditional South African tart with a soft buttery crust and creamy custard filling. This classic South African dessert is served at both the...

Women of African origin are known for their beauty however, what makes a contemporary African woman stand apart is not just her looks. She is intelligent ... she is talented ... and most of all,...

Being a bit of a wanderer, I've moved a lot - 7 states, to be exact. Most recently, I moved from the east coast to Hawaii...and now I'm getting ready to head back! Preparing for a long distance...

If your eyes glaze over when a jeweler starts to talk about the four C's, then you are in the right place. Buying a diamond doesn't have to be painful OR put you in debt forever.

"Oh, that was just a dream," some people say, but many don't make a move without examining their dreams. Most people seem to be satisfied with a glossary of dream symbols: "The 7...

Egusi soup is a popular Nigerian soup eaten with foufou/fufu or pounded yams or white rice. If you have always wanted to try a west African dish or just simply want to suprise your Nigerian...

Create a Kente cloth design paper quilt with children in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day or Black History month in February. Kente cloth is a woven cloth of bright colors and geometric...

African Black Soap is popular in West Africa. It originated from parts of Nigeria and has become a popular brand for a lot of people worldwide. Popularly known as Alata Samina or Amonkyin in...

Since I was in high school I've pierced my ears 17 times are home. During each of my attempts I learned more about piercing ears and eventually learned the perfect technique to get it done. For...

Mealie means corn, this South African soup is easy and filling. South African food has influences from indigenous Black tribes, Indians, Malaya, and Europeans. South Africa is the southern most...

Tajines are slow cooked stews simmered for an extended period of time at low temperatures. The result is tender meat and favorable sauces. Cheap cuts of meat work best in a tajine since the slow...

Africa’s geography is as diverse as its language. The range of climate and soil conditions in Africa has created a diversity of vegetables, fruits, wild and domesticated animals. Africa rests on...

Animal product : crayfish : 1 cup(s) Raw vegetal product : pepper, sweet (red) : 2 - cocoyam : 8 - palm, kernels (palmnut stock (or 0.25 l oil or water)) : 300 Secondary product : welolo (or 2...

We all have those days where there is nothing to do and the hours just drag and you are on the verge of picking every hair strand out. But you can make the best of boring days. Read on how to make...

This article gives you ideas on how you can prepare yourself for a future vacation or how can afford to relax and vacation in all those places you have always wanted to go to. You do not have to...

I tend to think that Africans are among the least understood group of people. This can be attributed to a number of reasons including their diversity, culture and media. You never know when you...

Many creative Africans began to compose contemporary poetry at the beginning of the 1900s. Such compositions were written in a variety of African as well as European languages. In this article,...

Understanding different forms of literature is part of becoming a better writer. In the following article, the highly intriguing topic African Literature is broached.

Doing four off the top when you are playing spades is an Old School spades trick designed to give you and your partner the highest cards possible at that time.

Telling if people are lying can be simple if you know what to look for.

Africa is a majestic continent with beautiful beaches, vast deserts, towering waterfalls and grand safaris. However, to take it all in, you have to be on the continent and most people prefer to...

Although it used to largely restricted to mountain towns and small, Christian businesses, fair trade shopping has become one of the hottest ways to find a unique gift and put a dent in global...

Although repulsive to many in the West, the eating of insects is fairly common activity throughout the world. In countries where livestock is scarce, the high-protein of local bugs becomes an...

Miss Nigeria in America, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded as a result of the need to promote education and to seek global advancement for the Nigerian Woman. The title is a very...