African Essence

Amazing African Tribal Traditions: The Spitting of the Maasai

The Maasai people of Kenya and Northern Tanzania view spitting as a form of blessing and a sign of respect.…

July 30, 2019

Quintessence of Ghana πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

Location: West Africa Ghana is certainly not the most trodden tourist path and yet to us, it’s baffling why this…

July 26, 2019

Amazing African Tribal Traditions – The red ochre of the Himba

The red ochre of the Himba The women of this iconic Namibian tribe are known for their beautiful, red-tinged skin…

July 24, 2019

Quintessence of The Gambia πŸ‡¬πŸ‡²

Location: West Africa The Gambia may be the smallest country in mainland Africa but for us, it’s up with the…

July 18, 2019

Amazing African Tribal Traditions – The bull jumping of the Hamar

Ethiopia’s Hamar tribe (also known as the Hamer tribe), made up mostly of pastoralists who respect and treasure their cattle,…

July 18, 2019

Quintessence of Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC/Zaire)

Location: Central Africa Despite being the second largest country on the African continent and once a favourite destination of wealthy…

July 14, 2019

Quintessence of Rwanda πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό

Location: Central Africa Rwanda has undergone a radical transformation since its devastating 1994 genocide, with increased political stabilization, dramatic infrastructure…

July 13, 2019

Amazing African Tribal Traditions β€” The courtship dance of the Wodaabe

In the Wodaabe tribe of Niger, the human mating ritual takes a page from nature’s book. The GuΓ©rewol is an…

July 12, 2019

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