The Obi of Onitsha’s Palace


In 2011 the Ofala Festival attracted members of the Jackson including Tito, Marlon and Fred, the Mayor of Inkster, Michigan, Mayor Hill Hampton, historian Bruce Bridge and Hollywood actor, Walter Jr.
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The reed dance festival‚ known as Umkhosi Womhlanga‚ is hosted by the Zulu royal family‚ in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa. It is aimed at teaching young women about the dangers of social ills.

The Umbondo ceremony is one of the rituals that must be followed in the lead-up to your big day if you are planning a traditional wedding. Umbondo is all about giving gifts in exchange for favors. Everything revolves around the bride’s family giving the groom’s family gifts and food (groceries). In appreciation for the lobola…

The Eru Iyawo (gifts) are usually wrapped in tulles or packed in baskets or boxes of different colours and sizes. The colours of the packaging of the traditional engagement gifts are usually the same as the colour scheme of the wedding which also blends with decoration of the wedding venue. These gift items required for…

The reed dance or umhlanga ceremony, is always a thing of pride for the king of Swaziland and the citizens as well. It’s the season everyone looks forward to including tourists.

The beautiful Princesses, were spotted in their Swazi traditional attire for the 2018, Reed dance festival. Left – right: Her Royal Highness, Princess Sibahle, Princess Sakhizwe and Princess Senty. Daughters of His Royal Majesty, King Mswati III of the kingdom of Swaziland.

Minnie Dlamini looked fierce in her Zulu warrior outfit with feathers.