Tag Archives: TRIBE

One of the intriguing stories published on GhanaWeb on August 24, 2021, focused on Wode Maya’s experience with the Himba tribe. Below is the full story published exactly two years ago today, August 24, 2023. Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya has unraveled an African tribe that does not only serve …

As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. What appears to be a major deformity of the skull is considered a symbol of great beauty and social standing in the society by the Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Found in the remotest parts …

The Negritos are an ancient black Chinese ethnic group who have lived in southern China for thousands of years. They are believed to be descended from the original black inhabitants of the region, who have lived in southern China for over 30,000 years. Negritos are known for their unique physical …

There are many strange cultures in the world that are hard to understand but still interesting enough to get people talking about them. In South America, the Yanomami people are also called Yanam or Senema. They live in Venezuela and parts of Brazil. This tribe is not interested in modernization …

  The Maasai tribe of Kenya is the only place in the world where people don’t worry about lions. As a part of their culture, Massai warriors are taught to scare away lions. Lion hunting has become fun, dangerous, and a tradition. What most people don’t know is why the …

  People think that the Wadoma Tribe’s two-toed feet are one of the strangest things about Zimbabwe. They are native to the area around the Zambezi River in the north of the country, and they are also known by a different name. They are also known among the other tribes …

The interesting and unique people of the Himba tribe inspired the character ‘Binti’ in Nnedi Okorafor’s novella trilogy ‘Binti’. Meet The African Tribe Where Lungula Is Offered As A Gift To Guests (ZUMI Kenya) Down in the Kunene and Omusati regions of Northern Namibia, are the semi-nomadic people of Ovahimba …

Many African traditional tribes include rites of passage for male teenagers. These traditions, which may differ from culture to culture, include sacrifice, hunting, bravery, strength, and fortification testing. The Fulani of West Africa are one such indigenous people. These people devote themselves to the Sharo Festival. Sharo is a term …

Africa is renowned for having intriguing customs and cultures. But when it comes to the deceased, many African societies avoid them and even regard talking to them as improper. The Chewa Community, the largest ethnic community in Malawi and a Bantu people of central and southern Africa, do not share …

Ghanaian gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom, Sonnie Badu on Friday, September 9, shared a photo of himself wearing a colourful kente cloth to represent the rich culture and tradition of his region. In the Facebook post that has generated over 740 comments, his fans showered him with compliments for selling …