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The Ancient Egyptian myth where the god Atum created the universe by masturbating to ejaculation

In ancient Egypt, lovemaking was a meaningful act that went beyond reproduction and taboos. Male masturbation was an even more important image in ancient Egypt: when performed by a god it could be considered a creative or magical act. . Read more Read More

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Meet the Mwila people of Angola whose women cover their hair with cow dung

Meet the Mwila people of Angola whose women cover their hair with cow dung Read More

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The Teeth Sharpening Culture in Africa

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African Countries Considered as Never Colonised

There are two countries in Africa that are considered by some scholars to never have been colonized: Liberia and Ethiopia. The truth, however, is much more complex and open to debate. Read More

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Religion in Africa

Africa is a massive continent with diverse religious traditions, to the extent that within the same tradition there have been variations. The three main religious traditions—African traditional religion, Christianity, and Islam—constitute the triple religious heritage of the African continent. Read More

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Ulwaluko; an ancient initiation rite practised by the amaXhosa of South Africa.

Blog Culture History

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Niksat: the Ethiopian tattoo tradition – past and present

Niskat, an age-old practice in Ethiopia, should be thought of as a kind of body art like tattooing. Young girls, particularly in the northern regions of Ethiopia such as Tigray, Gondar, and Gojjam, get Niksat drawn on their faces, necks, gums, and hands. Read More

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Umemulo, the beautiful Zulu ceremony which signals a girl is ready for marriage

Why this intriguing ‘hanging village’ in Ghana is a must see for every world traveler

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The Ancient Egyptian myth where the god Atum created the universe by masturbating to ejaculation

Meet the Mwila people of Angola whose women cover their hair with cow dung

The Teeth Sharpening Culture in Africa

African Countries Considered as Never Colonised

Religion in Africa

Ulwaluko; an ancient initiation rite practised by the amaXhosa of South Africa.

Niksat: the Ethiopian tattoo tradition – past and present

Why this intriguing ‘hanging village’ in Ghana is a must see for every world traveler

Here are 5 surprising elements about African cultures and traditions you need to know

7 African traditional outfits that have gone beyond African borders

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