African Culture

World music has become increasingly popular due to culture globalization and the internet's effects on the music industry. According to Music.org.za, there is an increasing demand for music from...

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...

Whether you know someone who resides in South Africa or you need to contact a business or institution, you may need to make a phone call to South Africa from the U.S. In contrast to making a local...

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...

The word dashiki has roots in Nigerian Yoruba and Hausa culture and is generally translated as man's shirt. This loose, hot-weather-friendly garment is easy to sew and can express African culture,...

Swahili is a language spoken in many African countries along the eastern coast of the continent. The language is spoken by upwards of five million people and draws words from the Portuguese and...

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...

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...

Elephants of all types have many similarities. For example, they are all large in comparison to other land animals, they all have trunks, and they all are herbivores, living entirely on plants. ...

Whether you would like to bring a new pet into your own home or sponsor the effort to protect a particular species, you will know that you are doing something special when you adopt animals in...

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...

Knowing how to treat women while you visit Africa will depend upon the region in which you are traveling. In the northern part of the continent, the nations are primarily Arab, and you will need...

After what happened in the Garden of Eden, snakes and men have been mortal enemies. Snakes are afraid of smoke, but it is illegal in many U.S. states to light an open fire. You can be arrested for...

Chinese food is a popular staple with a lot of Americans. Fried rice, which is a hit with lunch eaters, is an easy meal to prepare. All you need are plenty of cooked (or yesterday’s) rice. The...

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...

In many cultures, it's tradition to wear certain clothing to a special occasion, such as weddings, holidays or any day of significance. Kente cloths are worn in much the same manner. Developed in...

Travel down beautiful US 1 to Key West, known as the Conch Republic, and join the descendants of African tribesmen as they celebrate the Goombay Festival in October. Make your reservations early,...

Traditional African Music is rich in drum beats and other percussion instruments which makes it excellent dance music. Finding good African dance music is a task that can be approached from...