The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by an American recording artist. The album miseducates and relates. On why we love The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was born on 26 May 1975 in East Orange, … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange
A step by step guide of Bapedi wedding negotiations, celebrations and symbolic meaning in weddings where gifts are exchanged. A brief historical background of Bapedi The Bapedi arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century. They were … Continue reading Anthropology: Bapedi Wedding Celebrations and Symbolism in Limpopo
The following eight indigenous games played in Soweto, passed through culture, help children shape identity. Through these games, different skills are acquired. Meeting my childhood friends recently at the baby shower in Kagiso, a township next to Soweto, brought back memories … Continue reading Anthropology: Eight Indigenous Games that Shape Cultural Identity in Soweto
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