It symbolises good crops, wealth and fertility.Â
The Poone is given as a present to honor an important visitor.
In Basotho culture the corncob (Mealie) is a symbol of fertility and wealth.Â
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The Igbo (ibo) people are predominantly in the eastern part of Nigeria. The Igbo language is spoken in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. The foremost ancestor and father of the igbos is Eri, the fifth son of Gad (a son of Jacob). Eri left Egypt with an entourage, before the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt,…
This blanket was created to honour the birth of Crown Prince Lerotholi in 2007. The design features a collection of elaborate hearts which symbolise the love of the Basotho people for the Royal Family. “Motlatsi” means successor in title.
The largest ethnic group in South Africa, the Zulu, has a vibrant and rich culture, which is reflected in their traditional clothing. I’ll be sharing elements of traditional Zulu clothing in this article that you can use to spice up your wardrobe. The significance of Zulu beadwork Zulu beadwork is an essential part of Zulu…
Xhosa comes from the name of the first Xhosa king called uXhosa. The amaXhosa are mostly in the Eastern and Western Cape of South Africa. The Xhosa’s call themselves “AmaXhosa” and speak the language, isiXhosa, the second most spoken language in South Africa after isiZulu. Nelson and Winnie Mandela were Xhosa. Popular Xhosa traditional delicacies…
1. The kalabari is a tribe of the Ijaw people of Rivers state living in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. 2. Kalabari people are Ijaw speaking settlers who came from the Bini fringes of Ijaw land from the lineage of a man called Mein Owei. 3. They are one of the largest…
The Efiks are mostly in the Southern Part of Nigeria, Cross Rivers State, precisely. The Erik people speak the Efik language. The Efiks have a Hebrew origin as they were Jews that left Egypt as a result of the harsh treatment meted out on the Israelites. They initially settled in Ethiopia and embraced Christianity until…
