1. The “Dashiki”, also called “Angelina print” has its origins in West Africa. 2.. The word “Dashiki” comes from “Danshiki” in the Yoruba language which is a loose fitting tunic for workmen. The word “Danshiki” actually originated from the Hausa word “Dan ciki” which refers to a garment worn under robes. 3. In the 1960s…
Beautiful Fulani bride in blue lepi traditional cloth.
Kalenjin are Kenya’s fourth largest ethnic group in Kenya, and are usually called “the Running Tribe” as most long distance runners are of this tribe. The Kalenjins are predominantly in the Kenyan Western Highlands and Rift Valley. They are believed to have migrated from the Nile River along Sudan and western Ethiopian Highlands. The Kalenjins…
The Luo tribe are an ethnic group that can be found in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Congo and Ethiopia. The Luos are the third largest tribe in Kenya, they migrated from Sudan to settle near Lake Victoria. The Luo tribe in Kenys speak the Dholuo language and refer to themselves as Joluo a.k.a Jaluo( People…
The Kikuyus are the largest ethnic group in mostly in the Mount Kenya region of Kenya. The Kikuyu’s migrated from West Africa and their foremost ancestor was Gikuyu (Kikuyu in Swahili). The Kikuyu’s speak the Kikuyu Language. Popular delicacies of the Kikuyu are Githeri (maize and beans), Nyama Choma (roast beef), Mukimo (green beans and…
No need thinking about how you’ll ever get to tie the Nigerian head wrap style or headtie (gele). Enter Auto-gele…this is a ready to wear headtie. The style is already fixed, so you don’t need to spend hours trying to tie a gele, or spend money looking for a gele expert to help you tie…
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…
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,…
