Phindile Gwala In Zulu Imvunulo Traditional Attire For Heritage Day 2019


Phindile representing the Zulu tribe in her isicholo hat, and fur bib, skirt, sandals and beaded accessories for Shaka Day 2019.
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CeremonyĀ Ā As the Yoruba Traditional Engagement commences and proceeds, there are various stages a groom and his family get to where certain fees will need to be settled. For example for any “marriage” talk to even begin, permission will need to be sought from the elders and the parents of the bride. There is also…

The Onitsha Ofala festival has been going on for about 700 years now, since time of Eze Chima, the first monarch, who migrated to Onitsha. In the early days, the King of Onitsha (Obi of Onitsha) was always confined to his palace. The responsibility of administering the community was assigned to the elders, known as…

Woman in umblaselo waistcoat, skirt and headwrap. Man in umblaselo waistcoat, trousers and leopard fur head band.


Just like many other African countries, the Swati or Swazi traditional wedding or process isnāt so different. So enjoy the journey as I take you into the heart of the Swati traditional wedding process or custom. Enjoy! In Eswatini or Swaziland, the traditional wedding ceremony is called “Umtsimba”. The ceremony is a celebration that includes…

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