1. The Tonga are one of the main tribes of over 70 different tribes in Zambia. The Zambezi river has been occupied by the Tonga tribe for over two thousand years; the North of the River by the Zambian Tongas and the south by the Tongas in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. 2. The Tonga culture of…
If you ever attend a Nigerian Wedding anywhere in the whole wide world be sure you’re going to have Jollof Rice on the menu. Jollof is a very popular West African meal, so popular that a number of West African countries claim the recipe started with them. For the record though, Jollof rice origins are…
Good food is a trademark of African Weddings. We believe it’s an opportunity to savour the very best of African dishes so organisers of African events pay close attention to the menu they prepare. What can I say about “Moin Moin”? It is the Hallmark of most Nigerian weddings, usually served beside Jollof Rice….
The official Ethiopian/Eritrean traditional engagement usually takes place on the day of the wedding. After lunch has been served the Bride and Groom then move on to a specially designated area of the hall for the cutting of the cake. They do this as music is played and are accompanied by some family or…
Look out for Chakalaka on the menu of any South African ceremony you attend. It’s usually a mix of spicy vegetables and baked beans. Interestingly, no one really cooks Chakalaka with the same ingredients, but the cooking process is the same. You can tweak some ingredients to your own taste; some add more chilli’s others…
What is Ujeqe? Ujeqe is steamed bread that is often served with meat, curry or chakalaka. When you get to attend the a South African function like a wedding, Umembeso, Lobola celebration…you will most likely be served Ujeqe as part of the menu. Steamed Bread Recipe Ingriedients 500g cake flour 1 teaspoon 5g instant yeast…
If you ever get to attend an Ethiopian/Eritrean wedding get ready to eat the popular delicacy “Injera”. So what is Injera? Injera is a bread made with teff flour (a kind of millet growing only in Ethiopia). The injera has a slightly spongy texture and a slight bitter taste. This spongy flatbread is what you…
This is not an exhaustive list, but is a starter to help you start planning your Habesha wedding. Feel free to add more items to the list in the comment section: Ethiopian /Eritrean Cultural Wedding Ceremony! Wedding Checklist -Wedding Jewelry – Wedding Rings -traditional Wedding dress…Kaba – traditional shoes – hair extensions – Makeup –…
