Louis and Babalwa Bezuid Representing Tswana and Xhosa For Heritage Day 2019


Babalwa in beautiful red and shweshwe print mermaid dress with blue umbhaco doek with buttons.
Louis in blue African embroidered shirt.
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The Fulani’s marry according to their own caste system. In this system, there are nobles, blacksmiths, business people and slaves. Fulani or Fula as they are called, are known to be nomadic people and could be found all over West Africa, in countries like Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Niger and several other African countries. They are…

Namibia is a  beautiful and young independent country, made up of 13 regions or states, 13 major tribes and many other smaller tribes. Living in the town is more advantageous as you get to learn more about every tribe unlike the rural areas. Let us now take a look at how different weddings are held…


Vusi in white beaded cape, head band and wrist beads. Jessica in Xhosa umbhaco skirt, Doek and Xhosa beaded apron, mixed with Ndebele beaded cape and hoop.

What is Umembeso Ceremony? Sometimes it’s difficult for people to distinguish between lobola and umembeso ceremonies. Even though they are performed on the same day, the activities of both vary and serve different purposes. Umembeso is a Zulu traditional ceremony that is part of the lobola negotiations where the groom presents gifts to the…

A Moroccan wedding is a collection of ceremonies that showcase the clothing, art, music and cuisine of Morocco. These ceremonies can last from 3 to 7days. Parr of these ceremonies include a party being thrown in the bride’s home, the groom’s home and then a couple’s party.