The Sacred Caves of Basotho are hidden spaces that the Basotho people use for meditation and healing. Ancestral belief is a norm and cultural identity for the Basotho of Borwa in South Africa. And for this reason, they believe their … Continue reading The Sacred Caves of the Basotho’s and the Meaning of Rituals
The Zulu Reed Dance is a ceremony that the Zulu nation celebrates in September annually in South Africa, because the maidens sing and dance for the nation. This they do to hold on to their culture of preserving purity, traditional … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Significance Behind the Zulu Reed Dance
Different perspectives about African hair in the 21st century tend to turn conversations into an awkward mood, especially among black sisters who are free to wear different kinds of hairstyles. But the freedom to wear any hairstyle, especially among African … Continue reading Different Perspectives About African Hair in the 21st Century
The passing down of musical knowledge as culture is an article about how children of Mali acquire musical knowledge and skills in the informal setting of home. In the first place, music plays an important role in the daily lives … Continue reading The Passing Down of Musical Knowledge in the Culture of Mali
How society interprets the effects of the full Moon is an overview of twelve Moon Signs that society has adopted as a way of life by believing predictions of Astrology. In the present era, society is largely influenced by the … Continue reading How Society Interprets the Effects of a Full Moon on Culture
African Goddesses and West African societies is an exploration of African religion for the sake of understanding what African Goddesses are and how Western African societies relate to them. In this post I explore the existence of African Goddesses, which … Continue reading The Mythical Origins of the African Goddesses in West African Societies
Tracking Mama Mirriam Makeba’s journeys around the world is a historical moment filled with adventures, beautiful people and ideologies. Mama Mirriam Makeba is known for her breathtaking music and for representing South Africa and the African diaspora to the world. … Continue reading Tracking Mama Mirriam Makeba’s Journeys from Johannesburg to Italy
The evolution of women is a story of hope, strength and courage. It marks a turning point in the perception of women and the role they play. My definition of a woman is someone who holds the world in the … Continue reading The Evolution of Women Observed From the Voices of the Past and Present
Untold stories of students from various South African universities on what #FeesMustFall is about: The significance of anthropology in history. #FeesMustFall: The untold stories on campus are stories that the majority of people do not know about. Majority of people … Continue reading #FeesMustFall: The Untold Campus Stories by South African Students