History & Culture

Gibson Makanda is the man some South Africans believe is Nelson Mandela's clone. He was born out of the conspiracy theory known as the Mandela Effect which surrounds the death of the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. When...

Steve Biko (18 December 1946 - 12 September 1977) was a South African anti-apartheid activist in the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the Black Consciousness Movement and is remembered as one of the key players in ending apartheid in...

Sarah Baartman also known as the 'Hottentot Venus’ was a famous Khoikhoi woman (born 1789 in Eastern Cape, died 1815, in Paris, France) who was famously exhibited as a freak show attraction in Europe during the 19th century. Born to...

In South Africa, Makoti dresses for traditional weddings are known for their versatile and colorful styles. These traditional attires not only make every bride stand out on her special day but also add color to the event. Makoti dresses...

African traditional dresses are made from various fabrics and colors. They also come in different sizes for every body shape and height. We have compiled 30 plus-size African traditional dresses from various tribes across the continent for your reading...

Lobola is a fundamental custom practised under customary law marriage in many African countries, mostly Southern African countries. It is the payment of the bride price by the groom's family to the bride's family which traditionally is paid with...

Modern Ndebele traditional attire for men has to do with garments or outfits that are rooted in the past but are now worn by men with slight changes or a modern twist. These traditional dresses are a signifier of...

Ndebele traditional foods are dishes that are unique to the Ndebele people. The Bantu-speaking ethnic group has several core foods commonly consumed in almost all households. Maize and corn are the typical staple foods in the region. Traditional Ndebele dishes...

Naming a child in Venda is a very special activity. Usually, parents and elderly members of the family are saddled with the responsibility of naming a child. Out of love for the child, the family would always choose a...

Xhosa people are the Nguni ethnic group in Southern Africa. They are majorly found in South Africa. However, they can also be found in Zimbabwe and Bostwana. Xhosa used to be one united kingdom and was ruled by one...

The Venda people of Southern Africa have existed since the 9th century. The name "Venda" is originally pronounced VhaVenda or Vhangona. They are the South African-Bantu people, who speak the TshiVenda language and they can be found between the...

Swati traditional attire is mostly made with the Emahiya print which has different colors but maintains the same design - the logo on the Kingdom of Eswatini's flag. The material is worn for special traditional occasions, weddings, and social...

Africa accounts for about 16% of the world's human population and is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. The continent is considered the 'cradle of humankind' and the region that birthed many inventions and discoveries. The African tribal tattoos,...

Choosing a perfect name for a baby is time-consuming most times. It takes most parents days and sometimes months to finally pick a name from the numerous names on their list. Family members, relations, and friends sometimes add to...

Xhosa is one of the most popular official languages spoken in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is a Nguni language spoken by over 8 million South Africans as a first language and about another 11 million people as a...

Apart from investing so much effort and time in finding a comfortable event space for your big day, your decor is another task you must not neglect at all if you really want to have a colorful occasion. A...

Venda traditional attires are made with Venda fabrics. These fabrics come in various colors and are perfect for blending with plain materials. As a result of modern fashion and civilization, most people now try to modernize their traditional attires....

Ndebele people are called AmaNdebele, and they are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group in South Africa; however, they can also be found in Zimbabwe. These people are known to have a very rich cultural heritage, especially when in art. They...

Venda people can be found in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The Venda people of South Africa are Bantu people who live near the border between South Africa and its neighboring country, Zimbabwe. They speak the Tshi-Venda, and although they...

Pedi People of South Africa are known to have a very unique cultural heritage. This can be seen in their traditional rites, attires, food, and music. Their traditional attires are usually made of unique colors and patterns that make...