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  31. <title>10 Attractions in Cameroon to Visit Anytime</title>
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  51. <description><![CDATA[The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is underway in Cameroon, and we are all excited about soccer. For those who make the trip, why don&#8217;t you take a chance to enjoy some attractions in Cameroon? Cameroon is a vibrant West African country with warm, friendly people and is the best place for an unexpected holiday. [&#8230;]]]></description>
  52. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is underway in Cameroon, and we are all excited about soccer. For those who make the trip, why don&#8217;t you take a chance to enjoy some attractions in Cameroon? Cameroon is a vibrant <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/top-10-beautiful-ladies-in-ghana/">West African</a> country with warm, friendly people and is the best place for an unexpected holiday. Douala is Cameroon&#8217;s commercial capital. This is the country&#8217;s stronghold, where the economy, business, and diplomatic life collide.</p>
  53. <p>It is the heart of the country, and it is a hive of activity. It is home to the country&#8217;s <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/ethiopian-airlines-new-airport-project/">largest airport</a> and the country&#8217;s most vital port. Douala is where all of the action takes place. Because it is primarily a business centre, Douala may appear to be an unlikely spot to visit and enjoy, yet it does provide some unique experiences and adventures. Do take advantage of AFCON and let it open Cameroon up for you.</p>
  54. <h2>Top Attractions in Cameroon to Visit Anytime of the Year</h2>
  55. <h3>1. Visit Lobeke National Park</h3>
  56. <div id="attachment_39640" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39640" class="size-full wp-image-39640" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1.jpg" alt="attractions in cameroon" width="1280" height="780" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-1024x624.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-768x468.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-810x494.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-1140x695.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LObeke-National-Park-1-150x91.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39640" class="wp-caption-text">Lobeke National Park. Photo/Discover Cameroon</p></div>
  57. <p>In between the AFCON games, you can visit Lobeke National Park on a day trip from Douala if you want to go on a national park tour.  The park tops the attractions in Cameroon list. Spend a day in magnificent nature, surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, and see some incredible species. You will sight buffalo, leopards, Columbus monkeys, Chimpanzees, elephants, and even gorillas.</p>
  58. <h3>2. Drive to the Central Highlands of Cameroon</h3>
  59. <p>Hire a four-wheel-drive SUV and make a trip to the Central Highlands. Not only will you encounter amazing views, but there are a few spots to stop and have a snack as you admire the scenery. The Central Highlands are among the top attractions in this country. Away from the hustle and bustle of the urban areas, the air quality here is unmatched. On your drive to Nkongsamba, you will encounter picturesque valleys as well as cascading <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/5-breathtaking-nigeria-waterfalls-you-should-visit-in-2022/">waterfalls</a>. Take a moment to take pictures of a sunset when the sky provides an orange backdrop.</p>
  60. <h3>3. Track up Mount Cameroon</h3>
  61. <div id="attachment_39641" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39641" class="size-full wp-image-39641" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon.jpeg" alt="top attractions in cameroon" width="1280" height="780" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon.jpeg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-300x183.jpeg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-1024x624.jpeg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-768x468.jpeg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-810x494.jpeg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-1140x695.jpeg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mount-cameroon-150x91.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39641" class="wp-caption-text">Mount Cameroon. Photo/Tranquil Kilimanjaro</p></div>
  62. <p>From Douala, head out to Mount Cameroon, West Africa&#8217;s <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/climbing-mount-kilimanjaro/">highest mountain</a> and an active volcano. The trip could take four days if you have a good tour guide. This is, of course, as you are taking a break from cheering the <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/caf.nations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFCON</a> matches. The peak of Mt Cameroon is roughly 4095 meters high, and there is enough to view along the way. You only appreciate the beauty of attractions in Cameroon while at the peak.</p>
  63. <p>This track is also for the Guinness Mt Cameroon International Race. The Equatorial forest and the savanna are both visited on this expedition. Among the animals to be seen are monkeys, <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/south-africas-albino-elephant-awes-the-world-with-resilience/">elephants</a>, chimps, and drills. You can see a variety of bird species if you are a bird enthusiast. Before resting at Maan&#8217;s Spring Camp, take a stroll past craters produced by volcanic eruptions and experience the distinctive lava fields. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance.</p>
  64. <h3>4. Musee Maritime de Douala</h3>
  65. <div id="attachment_39642" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39642" class="size-full wp-image-39642" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala.jpg" alt="attractions in cameroon" width="1024" height="895" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala-300x262.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala-768x671.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala-810x708.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Musee-Maritime-de-Douala-150x131.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39642" class="wp-caption-text">Musee Maritime de Douala. Photo/Musee Maritime de Douala</p></div>
  66. <p>The Maritime Museum of Douala is a great place to visit to learn more about the city, including its history, culture, and Cameroon&#8217;s past. Every juicy detail of attractions in Cameroon is here. It is a stunningly designed structure with three levels and a stunning port view. You learn about the maritime landscape and history of the Cameroonian tropical coast.</p>
  67. <p>Paintings, sculptures, maps used by the ships that went to the port, and replicas of the trade vessels are among the displays that depict the growth of the port city. It is conveniently accessible from various hotels, and you can even walk there.</p>
  68. <h3>5. Doual&#8217;Art</h3>
  69. <div id="attachment_39643" style="width: 1890px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39643" class="size-full wp-image-39643" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt.jpg" alt="cameroon attractions" width="1880" height="1058" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt.jpg 1880w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-1140x642.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DoualArt-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39643" class="wp-caption-text">Doual&#8217;Art in Cameroon. Photo/Royal Ontario Museum</p></div>
  70. <p>This is the place to go if you&#8217;re a fan of art or want to learn more about Cameroon&#8217;s artistic and cultural activities. This art centre exists to promote and encourage local artists and their works. And there are no better attractions in Cameroon than those speaking of art and culture. The art is modern and fits in well with the urban environment. You can purchase a couple of pieces and help support a local artist.</p>
  71. <h3>6. Cathedral of St Peter and Paul Bonadibong</h3>
  72. <p>The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul is one of Douala&#8217;s most important historical sites. It is a historically significant location. You can both enjoy the building and snap some fantastic photographs. The gardens are lovely, and some vendors sell antiques and literature that you may take home with you.</p>
  73. <h3>7. La Pagode</h3>
  74. <p>The meaning of La Pagode is Kings&#8217; Place. They established it in 1905, writer Louis-Ferdinand Celine named it. It is a lovely tower with a lot of history that the Germans erected. Today, it is a posh restaurant where you dine while listening to classical music.</p>
  75. <h3>8. Limbe</h3>
  76. <p>You travel to Limbe outside of Douala if you want to spend some time on the beach – the most chilled attractions in Cameroon. You may unwind and enjoy the view on the sandy beaches, and the weather is usually pleasant. There is also plenty to do, such as visiting the botanical garden if you enjoy plants or the zoological park, which houses endangered species and provides a haven for them. There are numerous restaurants to visit, as well as numerous historical attractions.</p>
  77. <h3>9. A Foodie&#8217;s Paradise</h3>
  78. <p>Watching AFCON games can really build your appetite and Douala has a lot to offer. Various traditions and cultures influenced the city for ages as a port city. Traditional Cameroonian food comes with a mixture of Pan-African-influenced cuisines you should sample. There are also Mediterranean and Middle Eastern meals on the menu.</p>
  79. <h3>10. Water Sports and Fishing</h3>
  80. <p>If you enjoy being out on the water, this is the place to be. Lease a boat from Douala and go deep-sea fishing. You can also participate in water sports, which is fascinating if you are daring enough. The 33<sup>rd</sup> edition of AFCON runs till the 6<sup>th</sup> of February. If the current results are anything to go by, it looks like a cracker of a tournament. In between the matches, take some time to visit this beautiful country; you will not be disappointed. Take in and enjoy the rich culture and history you will encounter along the way.</p>
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  89. <title>Hidden Power of the Dashiki, Outfit Worn by Kings Now Ruling American Politics</title>
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  106. <description><![CDATA[The history of the dashiki, popular in West Africa, is more than a celebrated fashion brand. It has a political undertone, African innovation, and signifies the zeal of black resistance in Africa. So, the next time you spot someone wearing this apparel, know they are carrying Africa’s honour on their back. This apparel is bright [&#8230;]]]></description>
  107. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of the dashiki, popular in West Africa, is more than a celebrated fashion brand. It has a political undertone, African innovation, and signifies the zeal of black resistance in Africa. So, the next time you spot someone wearing this apparel, know they are carrying Africa’s honour on their back. This apparel is bright and easy to recognise. It’s become a global emblem of <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/kenya-airways-economy-class/">African pride</a>, identity, and resistance.</p>
  108. <p>It is much more than simply a beautiful shirt; it is a canvas on <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/how-italian-mafia-became-a-part-of-mt-kenya-safari-club-history/">which history</a>, politics, and personal expression meet in bright colours.  The tale of how it went from being a part of West African culture to being a must-have in closets globally is a selfless act of cultural reclamation and the power of clothing.</p>
  109. <h2>What Does a Dashiki Symbolise?</h2>
  110. <p>There are many layers of meaning in the dashiki, especially with continuous changes in its symbolism in the African fashion industry. Originally from West Africa, it traces its existence from a simple but loved piece of clothing that people wore every day. It stood for comfort and usefulness in a region where temperatures are always high. However, things changed in the 1960s, even in the United States.</p>
  111. <p>People of African descent wore this brightly-coloured clothing as a political statement throughout the <a href="https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/black-power" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Power</a> and Civil Rights struggles.  For Black Americans trying to reconnect with a legacy that slavery took away from them, it became a way to show that they didn&#8217;t like Western fashion and were proud of their African background. This clothing stood for the following:</p>
  112. <div id="attachment_8856" style="width: 1162px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8856" class="size-full wp-image-8856" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans.jpg" alt="African-American" width="1152" height="768" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans.jpg 1152w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-600x400.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Black-Africans-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px" /><p id="caption-attachment-8856" class="wp-caption-text">African-Americans. Photo/National Museum of African American History and culture</p></div>
  113. <h3>1. Black Pride</h3>
  114. <p>You appreciate yourself and your attractiveness as a Black person, despite the racial beauty standards that exist in the US.  The bright colours and unusual patterns spoke of a unique, African sense of style.</p>
  115. <h3>2. Cultural Reclamation</h3>
  116. <p>It was a direct link to Africa, a means to recover a stolen tradition and show that you are an American who respects everyone, despite their skin colour.</p>
  117. <h3>3. Resistance and Liberation</h3>
  118. <p>The garment didn&#8217;t care that it was a time of political strife.  It stood against assimilation and showed support for liberation struggles in Africa and the diaspora.</p>
  119. <h2>What is Dashiki Swahili for?</h2>
  120. <div id="attachment_1770" style="width: 633px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1770" class="size-full wp-image-1770" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme.jpg" alt="he Dashiki fashion for Yoruba culture in Nigeria" width="623" height="623" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme.jpg 623w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1770" class="wp-caption-text">Dashiki – traditional clothes of the Yoruba people in Nigeria [Photo by Afroculture.net]</p></div>The word &#8220;dashiki&#8221; isn’t in any way from the Swahili people found in East Africa, but from the Yoruba tribe <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/traditional-breakfast-food-in-nigeria/">in Nigeria</a> and Benin.  The phrase derives from the Yoruba word &#8220;dánṣíkí,&#8221; a form of short, sleeveless tunic worn by men. However, it sounds a lot like a Swahili name.</p>
  121. <h2>Can White Men Wear it?</h2>
  122. <p>Everyone, including white men, is at liberty to wear it despite its inherent roots in West Africa. African culture aside, it’s a lovely outfit that gets you interested in learning more about its history and what it means for the Black community in the US. With modern fashion trends, you will spot more whites donning this outfit in weddings and cultural festivals with an African theme.</p>
  123. <p>Fashionistas argue that these two things should always guide non-Africans while wearing this fabric. They are:</p>
  124. <ul>
  125. <li>The intent</li>
  126. <li>Occasion</li>
  127. </ul>
  128. <h2><strong>The History of </strong><strong>Dashiki in Ghana and Nigeria</strong></h2>
  129. <p>Dashiki is a <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/bigger-than-africa/">Yoruba</a> name meaning shirt or inner garment. It is made of cotton and is a unisex traditional attire for the Yoruba people and often comes in colorful designs. The garment has both formal and informal versions with its formal version coming as a fully-tailored suit. The informal version comes as a V-shaped collar shirt with embroidery on the neck and sleeve lines.</p>
  130. <p>For a true Yoruba son/daughter of the soil, it’s the signature cultural attire. Though it traces its roots to Eastern Ghana, the Yoruba people identify themselves as the custodians of this widely celebrated African print. Today, it still commands a lot of historical meaning, but it also represents a broader celebration of African history. People wear it with pride at cultural celebrations like Kwanzaa, weddings, and graduations.  It talks of beauty, heritage, and culture subtly.</p>
  131. <div id="attachment_1771" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1771" class="size-full wp-image-1771" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow.jpg" alt="he Dashiki fashion for Yoruba culture in Nigeria" width="1000" height="790" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow.jpg 1000w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow-600x474.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow-300x237.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow-768x607.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/collage_ambika_dashiki_yellow-279x220.jpg 279w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1771" class="wp-caption-text">A female version of the Dashiki for the Yoruba people in Nigeria [Photo by Blackbitz]</p></div>
  132. <h2>Which Country is Dashiki from?</h2>
  133. <p>Nigeria and Benin are the origins of the dashiki. Other ethnic groups in the area, such as those in Senegal, Ghana, and Mali, picked up the style and made it their own.  Each region had its own favourite fabrics, embroidery styles, and symbolic motifs, which made a group of similar clothes.</p>
  134. <h2><strong>Dashiki History and Symbolism in Africa</strong></h2>
  135. <p>You barely go unnoticed anytime you rock this outfit  because it is purely African. It’s a loud statement of Africa’s unmistakable innovation in the fashion industry. Over and beyond its appreciable look, its history leans so much into its political significance back in the day. It reminds Africans of black slavery and the pain her ancestors went through when they were hauled to North America in chains.</p>
  136. <p>In the 1960s and ’70s, dashiki’s dominion was amplified by the Civil Rights and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther</a> Movements. And it was then that people of African American descent started wearing dashikis as a way of promoting African culture and rejecting westernisation. Onwards, this design became a Black man’s pride and a celebration of the West African culture. Today, an African-American rocking it sends a strong message as a daughter/son from Africa. It has, over the years, shaped the politics and philosophy of black people.</p>
  137. <h2><strong>Dashiki and its Sense of African Identity</strong></h2>
  138. <p>Another aspect of the history of this African print outfit is its deep sense of African identity, especially among people of colour. The notion of identifying as an African in the West has and was always a longstanding debate since the times of Malcolm X. When Civil Rights and Black Panthers kicked off Black advocacy in the ‘60s and ‘70s they reinforced Malcolm X’s philosophies. And in a somewhat intriguing manner, they got to celebrate Nigerian music icon, <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/fela-kuti-legacy/">Fela Kuti</a>.</p>
  139. <div id="attachment_1772" style="width: 1450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1772" class="size-full wp-image-1772" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410.jpg" alt="he Dashiki fashion for Yoruba culture in Nigeria" width="1440" height="1440" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410.jpg 1440w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-768x768.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_20150626_173410-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1772" class="wp-caption-text">Dashiki &#8211; traditional clothes for Nigerians [Photo by Eccentric GLOW]</p></div>This fueled a deepened sense of the dashiki as African identity apparel. Much better is that it brought to the fore the civil philosophy of Barack Obama’s much-talked-about ‘Promised Land’. Ideally, wearing a dashiki also honours African forefathers who couldn’t embrace their African roots for more than a century.</p>
  140. <h2><strong>When Dashiki Culture Was Threatened</strong></h2>
  141. <p>Although its history and culture were always a force to reckon with, its adoption by the whites posed a huge threat. Counterculture formations embraced it at the height of its political potency in the ‘60s and left it almost diluted. The sense of Black identity was almost wiped out, but stuck for one thing; it was authentic.</p>
  142. <p>Here’s the thing. When the whites embraced the garment, it had no cultural significance – it was all about aesthetics. For this reason, it surged above the tide to remain authentically African-driven and inspired. Black intellectuals played a huge role in ensuring that its true meaning did not wane in the face of polarisation. They spoke of its relevance to their communities in the West and warned about trivialising its significance.</p>
  143. <div id="attachment_1770" style="width: 633px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1770" class="size-full wp-image-1770" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme.jpg" alt="he Dashiki fashion for Yoruba culture in Nigeria" width="623" height="623" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme.jpg 623w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-100x100.jpg 100w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-600x600.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tissu-Dashiki-homme-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1770" class="wp-caption-text">Dashiki – traditional clothes of the Yoruba people in Nigeria [Photo by Afroculture.net]</p></div>Today, it is a major seller in fashion appearances across the world due to its longstanding cultural relevance and aesthetics.  Wherever it is worn, it leaves an impression of a distinctive African who is proud of their culture. It sums up the celebration of the African culture home and away.</p>
  144. <h2><strong>What’s Dashiki Significance in Modern Day?</strong></h2>
  145. <p>In the African spirit of ‘black is beauty’, dashiki represents the beauty of a people, their culture, and way of life. This is just more than dashiki history. For the Yoruba, besides promoting culture, the garment speaks volumes about their norms and traditions. Remember, they are Nigeria’s third-largest tribe with an estimated population of 44 million people.</p>
  146. <p>In a Yoruba cultural wedding, purple, blue, and grey dashikis are common colours, each representing a set of values for the community. Grey stands for tradition, while purple represents royalty to the African culture. Blue stands for harmony, love, and peace. Black and red are regarded as the official colours in times of mourning. Dashiki is simple and easy to wear and remains fashionable among men and women due to its unisex nature, various colours, and patterns.</p>
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  155. <title>Mike Tyson Kinshasa Visit Honors &#8220;Rumble in the Jungle&#8221; Legacy</title>
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  159. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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  169. <description><![CDATA[The legendary Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit awed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The former heavyweight champion arrived to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic &#8220;Rumble in the Jungle.&#8221; His trip to the famous site of the fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman connects boxing generations. It also honours the city&#8217;s place as [&#8230;]]]></description>
  170. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The legendary Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit awed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The former heavyweight champion arrived to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic &#8220;Rumble in the Jungle.&#8221; His trip to the famous site of the fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman connects boxing generations.</p>
  171. <p>It also honours the city&#8217;s place as a spiritual and African home for boxing. DIVO International, with help from the Congolese government and the U.S. Embassy, put up the month-long <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/south-african-new-year/">celebration</a>. It includes this powerful visit by Tyson to Kinshasa.</p>
  172. <h2>How was Mike Tyson Kinshasa Visit?</h2>
  173. <p>Tyson, who many people think is Ali&#8217;s best successor, was met with a lot of excitement. He attended a press conference at the newly renamed Ali-Foreman Stadium, previously named Stade Tata Raphaël. This was the site of the legendary 1974 fight between Ali and Foreman.</p>
  174. <p>With Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit, it was clear that the retired American boxer always had the memories of Ali vs Foreman fight even as a nine-year-old. He said he was in awe of standing where his idol, Ali, who came up with the famed &#8220;rope-a-dope&#8221; move to beat Foreman.</p>
  175. <div id="attachment_39617" style="width: 730px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39617" class="size-full wp-image-39617" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-Congo.jpg" alt="mike tyson congo" width="720" height="640" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-Congo.jpg 720w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-Congo-300x267.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-Congo-150x133.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39617" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Retired American boxer Mike Tyson enjoying time with his fans from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The former heavyweight champion arrived to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic &#8220;Rumble in the Jungle.&#8221; His trip to the famous site of the fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman connects boxing generations. Photo/Factory 78</em></p></div>
  176. <h2>Which African Country is Mike Tyson From?</h2>
  177. <p>While Tyson was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and not <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/pygmy-tribe-congo/">in Congo</a>. However, his profound connection to the Congo is cultural and spiritual. Throughout his career, Tyson often spoken of the deep respect he holds for the African continent. He affirmed all this with his recent visit to Kinshasa.</p>
  178. <p>This Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit is seen by many as a homecoming of sorts. It symbolically links his own legacy of ferocious power in the ring to the continent that produced so many boxing greats. It’s a celebration of shared heritage and the enduring global influence of African boxing culture.</p>
  179. <p>The 59-year-old has a special liking for the Congolese. He described his admiration for the Congolese’s way of life in a past podcast with Senegalese-American <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/kelis-kenya/">R&amp;B singer</a> Akon. Tyson said that raw power Congolese hunters in the jungle show amazes him so much. Memories of how they hunt wild animals with their bare hands never leave his mind.</p>
  180. <h2>The 50th Anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle</h2>
  181. <div id="attachment_39616" style="width: 1071px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39616" class="size-full wp-image-39616" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson.jpg" alt="mike tyson kinshasa visit" width="1061" height="707" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson.jpg 1061w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Tyson-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39616" class="wp-caption-text">American boxer Mike Tyson with President Felix Tshikedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Photo/Presidence RDC</p></div>
  182. <p>The occasion for the Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit is the golden jubilee of one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. The &#8220;Rumble in the Jungle&#8221; on October 30, 1974, was more than a fight; it was a global spectacle that showcased the DRC&#8217;s ambition and vibrancy to the world. The festivities, culminating on the official anniversary date with the stadium renaming ceremony, include a series of cultural and sporting events designed to reignite the spirit of that historic night and cement its legacy for a new generation.</p>
  183. <h2>Did Mike Tyson Meet President Tshisekedi?</h2>
  184. <p>President Félix Tshisekedi elevated the Mike Tyson Kinshasa visit when he received the legendary American boxer at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Union_City" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African Union City</a>. Following their nearly hour-long meeting, an elated Tyson described the exchange as pleasant and enthusiastic.</p>
  185. <p>&#8220;We talked about life in general and the few projects to be carried out,&#8221; Tyson revealed.  He confirmed, &#8220;I will return to the country in the coming days,&#8221; suggesting that his connection with the DRC, forged during this anniversary celebration, is just a beginning.</p>
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  200. <title>11 Weird Things About Tanzania’s Hadzabe Tribe &#8211; They Rarely Bathe!</title>
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  204. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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  217. <description><![CDATA[Spending time with the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania leaves you wondering why evolution can’t accommodate everyone. How did human evolution forget 1,300 Hadzabe people or did they just choose to remain hunters and gatherers? This is the first question that comes to mind whenever you step foot in Northern Tanzania where they live. Bare-chested and [&#8230;]]]></description>
  218. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spending time with the Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania leaves you wondering why evolution can’t accommodate everyone. How did human evolution forget 1,300 Hadzabe people or did they just choose to remain hunters and gatherers? This is the first question that comes to mind whenever you step foot in Northern Tanzania where they live.</p>
  219. <p>Bare-chested and covering their nether regions in skimpy wild animal skins, this tribe stretches from <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/why-international-footballers-are-so-in-love-with-serengeti/">the Serengeti</a> Plateau to the Eyasi Valley. They are a tourist fascination in the north with a unique way of life which they have held onto for over a century.</p>
  220. <h2>What is the Hadzabe Tribe Known for?</h2>
  221. <p>Tanzania’s Hadzabe Tribe is <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/famous-african-artists-with-fashion-collaborations/">famous</a> for its hunting and gathering lifestyle in the 21<sup>st</sup> century. They survive by religiously following the norms of the tribe — hunting and eating bush meat. Nothing is out of bounds for their next meal. They hunt large wild animals including primates such as baboons and eat them.</p>
  222. <p>Civilisation isn’t something they are aware of or care about either. Hadza people live a day at a time only worrying about their next meal which is never far away from them. Their lives are void of external worries normal in human life such as career development, and personal development among others.</p>
  223. <div id="attachment_4454" style="width: 1650px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4454" class="size-full wp-image-4454" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy.jpg" alt="Hadza The Nature Conservancy" width="1640" height="1025" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy.jpg 1640w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-600x375.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-768x480.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hadza-The-Nature-Conservancy-1320x825.jpg 1320w" sizes="(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-4454" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Hadza Tribe. They handmake their bows and arrows for hunting [Photo: The Nature Conservancy]</em></p></div>Further, the tribe has an egalitarian social structure. There isn&#8217;t an elder or chief leading the community. Instead, they have mastered the art of working together in hunting for food and sharing equally with everyone. In rare cases of conflict, decisions are made communally. Studies show the genetic structure of the Hadzabe tribe holds one of the world’s oldest lineages dating to 100,000 years ago.</p>
  224. <p>They live in camps of 10-20 people. These camps are semi-permanent huts in nature. Remember, they move all over the north in search of wild animals and wild berries, all of which appear seasonally in different places.</p>
  225. <h2>Do Hadza Speak Swahili?</h2>
  226. <p>The Hadza don’t speak Swahili despite living in Swahili’s most fluent country. They have a distinct <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/n%c7%81ng-language/">click language</a> closely resembling what the Khoi Khoi from South Africa speak. However, some of the community members have basic knowledge of the official Tanzanian language. They use it during their interactions with tourists fascinated by their cultural way of life.</p>
  227. <p>A tour guide who understands the Hadza language accompanies tourists and translates bits of the tribe’s life that they don’t understand.</p>
  228. <h2>Do Hadzabe Tribes Marry?</h2>
  229. <p>What does a marriage in this tribe look like? It’s simple. Most men and women marry at 18 years old. There is no traditional ceremony or dowry linked to these marriages. A man who likes a particular woman frequently brings honey and wild meat to her hut. This is enough for marriage between the two. Polygamy is also uncommon in the Hadzabe tribe. Their hunting and gathering lifestyle wouldn’t favour a polygamous setting for men. In case a couple is fed up, they stop living together and life goes on.</p>
  230. <h2>Why are the Hadza so Healthy?</h2>
  231. <div id="attachment_38881" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38881" class="size-full wp-image-38881" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt.jpg" alt="hadza rtibe tanzania" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadza-Hunt-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-38881" class="wp-caption-text">A group of Hadza men from a hunting spree. Their diet consists of honey, meat, fruits and vegetables. Photo/YouTube</p></div>
  232. <p>Contrary to the belief that they lead a poor lifestyle, the Hadza score big on the health board. Research by <a href="https://globalhealth.duke.edu/news/what-can-hunter-gatherers-teach-us-about-staying-healthy#:~:text=Their%20diet%20consists%20of%20various,throughout%20their%20entire%20adult%20lives." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Duke Global Health Institute</a> indicates that their general lifestyle, starting from the sourcing of food, makes them healthy. They are physically active in hunting and gathering natural foods. A Hadza mainly feeds on honey, meat, berries, fruits and vegetables. Honey supplies 20% of their body energy, which they need to keep up with their lifestyle.</p>
  233. <p>Hadzabe tribe’s diet helps them maintain a constant body mass, weight, and walking speed. Most of them live in their 70s, and some 80s, without any reported cases of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart-related diseases. The research stated that most Hadza adults walk constantly until the day they die. Much of it is attributed to their diet and general lifestyle.</p>
  234. <h2>Do the Hadza Drink Alcohol?</h2>
  235. <p>Let’s call them ceremonial partakers of alcohol in this sense. They are big consumers of wild honey, which they trade, at times, with neighbouring communities rearing cattle and farming. They use the honey to prepare a <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-popular-african-drinks/">traditional brew</a>, which they share with the Hadza to enjoy.</p>
  236. <h2>Do Hadzabe Believe in God?</h2>
  237. <p>The Hadzabe tribe has an animalistic worldview. They believe in the power of heavenly bodies and the spirits of their ancestors instead of one all-powerful god.  They don&#8217;t believe in a god who judges, makes moral laws, or actively affects people&#8217;s lives in the way that Abrahamic religions do.  In their worldview, the moon ‘Haine’ and the sun ‘Ishoko’ are the two most important celestial bodies.</p>
  238. <div id="attachment_39612" style="width: 1162px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39612" class="size-full wp-image-39612" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe.jpg" alt="hadzabe tribe tanzania" width="1152" height="2048" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe.jpg 1152w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-169x300.jpg 169w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-576x1024.jpg 576w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-768x1365.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-864x1536.jpg 864w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-810x1440.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-1140x2027.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hadzabe-150x267.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39612" class="wp-caption-text">Hadzabe tribe in Tanzania. Photo/Hadzabe Tribe Adventures</p></div>
  239. <p>Haine is a key character who is often called the &#8220;first man&#8221; or a creative being.  Haine reportedly set up the social order and is linked to life, death, and the health of the people in their oral traditions.  People think he gave the Hadzabe their territory, language, and way of life.  Ishoko, the sun, is generally thought of as Haine&#8217;s other half, and some people think of her as <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/dave-mani/">his wife</a> or sister.  She is a kind person and is linked to sunshine, warmth, and healing.</p>
  240. <p>Talking to ancestor spirits (epeme) is at the heart of their spiritual practice.  These spirits are not gods. They are the souls of dead ancestors who can affect the living world, especially when it comes to health, hunting success, and societal peace.  People both respect and fear the <a href="http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/10.3828/hgr.2015.13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">epeme spirits</a>.  Rituals, which include night-time dances by men, happen to please these spirits, seek their help, or keep bad luck away.  The spiritual life of the Hadzabe tribe is basically a practical interaction with the spirits of their ancestors and the strong powers of nature that helps them stay alive and keep things in harmony around them.</p>
  241. <h2>How Long Do Hadza People Live?</h2>
  242. <p>Demographic data on the Hadza show that their life expectancy at birth is far lower than in industrialised countries, usually between 30 and 40 years.  This shocking number needs important context, though, and it doesn&#8217;t mean that Hadza people can&#8217;t survive into their 60s or beyond.  The average is very high because many babies and children die, which is usual in hunter-gatherer societies, where infectious diseases, stomach problems, and accidents kill many young people.</p>
  243. <p>A Hadza person who makes it through the dangerous early years often lives into their 50s, 60s, or even 70s.  Their way of life is hard on their bodies, yet it has some <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/olkaria-geothermal-spa/">health benefits</a>.  They eat a lot of fibre, don&#8217;t eat a lot of sugar or saturated fats, and don&#8217;t eat processed foods. This helps them avoid modern &#8220;diseases of civilisation&#8221; like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.  They stay active physically for the rest of their lives.</p>
  244. <p>The main things that threaten the lives of adults in the Hadzabe Tribe are the environment and not being able to get modern emergency medical care.  A simple infection from a cut, a snake bite, a heavy load of parasites, or problems during childbirth can kill you.  No antibiotics, procedures, or specialised trauma care are available.  Thus, despite their lifespan is biologically similar to anyone else&#8217;s, the length of their lives is affected by the dangers of their lifestyle.</p>
  245. <h2>Do the Hadza Eat Meat?</h2>
  246. <p>Meat is a very important part of the Hadza diet because it is high in nutrients, but it doesn&#8217;t make up most of their daily calories.  The Hadza are good at archery and hunt a lot of different animals.  They mostly hunt medium-sized mammals like baboons, warthogs, and kudus, but they will also hunt smaller creatures like dik-diks, hyraxes, and a wide range of birds.  They also chase bigger and dangerous animals like giraffes, but this is a group activity that doesn&#8217;t happen very often.</p>
  247. <p><iframe title="Wow,,&#x1f60d;&#x2665; Hadzabe tribe Bushmen Cookie time Lunch, Today Chief chabaa prepare their food &#x1f924;&#x1f60a;#culture" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tD3JusWmDwg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
  248. <p>Hunting is a great way to show off your skills and knowledge.  Men use handmade bows strung with animal tendons and arrows coated with a natural poison from the desert rose plant (Adenium obesum).  This poison doesn&#8217;t kill the animal right away. It slowly paralyses it, letting the hunters follow it for hours or even days until it dies.</p>
  249. <p>When someone kills something, they share the meat fairly and openly across the group.  The hunter who killed the animal doesn&#8217;t get the tastiest pieces. Instead, the meat is divided based on family and social relationships, making sure that everyone, even the elderly and families with young children, gets a piece.  This practice helps people stay together and is an important safety net.  Therefore, hunting and eating meat are just as much social and cultural activities as they are nutritional ones for the Hadzabe tribe.</p>
  250. <h2>What is the Hadza&#8217;s Sleep Like?</h2>
  251. <p>The Hadza&#8217;s sleeping arrangements are temporary, modest, and directly related to their nomadic way of life.  They don&#8217;t make shelters that last.  Instead, they build modest, temporary houses (bomas) in a few hours for each camp.  Most of the time, these houses are formed of branches woven into a dome-shaped frame and covered with thick, grass-like plants.  They are meant to shelter you from the sun and wind, but they are open enough that they don&#8217;t keep heat in.</p>
  252. <p>People or small family groups often choose not to build a hut at all.  A lot of Hadza people sleep outside on the ground, usually on animal skins or handmade mats.  They make a little fire near to where they sleep. This serves many purposes: it keeps them warm at night, keeps bugs away, and keeps dangerous creatures like lions and hyenas away.</p>
  253. <p>They also have very flexible sleep schedules.  They don&#8217;t always stick to a tight sleep pattern at night.  Some stay up late talking, telling stories, or dancing around a fire in the middle of the night, and they sleep throughout the day.  The whole camp is a shared space, and the huts and sleeping areas are close together, so you can always hear the group at night.</p>
  254. <h2>Do the Hadzabe People Take Baths?</h2>
  255. <p>The Hadza people don&#8217;t use soap and water to shower daily. They don&#8217;t wash themselves like people in the West do.  But this doesn&#8217;t imply they don&#8217;t care about cleanliness.  Their hygiene habits are based on the dry climate and the resources they have.</p>
  256. <p>They mostly clean themselves by taking smoke baths.  They will sit or stand in the smoke of particular kinds of smoldering wood. This smoke goes into their skin and traditional clothing, usually made of animal skin.  This method works well in containing body lice, ticks, and other parasites, and it gives off a peculiar smokey smell that is typical of the Hadza.</p>
  257. <p>However, they do swim in the seasonal Lake Eyasi and other water sources, although they do this more for fun and to cool off than to clean up.  Water is a valuable resource, thus soaking your whole body in it isn&#8217;t a top concern.  They focus on keeping pests away and making people feel comfortable, not on getting rid of filth and smell like we do today.</p>
  258. <h2>Is it Possible to Visit the Hadza Tribe?</h2>
  259. <p>Travelers can visit the Hadzabe tribe. Cultural tourism still is a tiny but important source of income for several towns, especially those near the main tourist routes around Lake Eyasi.  Tour providers in Arusha or Karatu usually set up these visits.</p>
  260. <p>A normal visit includes a guided journey to a Hadza camp where tourists see how the Hadza live and work.  Men show off their archery skills and let anyone try to fire a bow.  They show you how to start a fire with two sticks (the hand-drill method).  Women show how they dig for tubers or prepare baobab fruit.  At the end of the visit, there is a chance you will buy handmade arrows, beads, or other small things.</p>
  261. <p>In conclusion, Tanzania’s Hadzabe tribe still lives in ancient times of hunting and gathering. They have resisted various efforts by the government and other entities to abandon their traditional way of life. Their diet mainly consists of honey, milk, fruits and vegetables which they share amongst themselves. Marriage is simple, and there is no polygamy here.</p>
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  275. <title>11 Cameroon Holidays and Festivals &#124; What They Mean</title>
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  280. <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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  290. <description><![CDATA[Cameroon holidays and festivals are a lot of fun for travellers in the right place at the right time. They usually hold them in the larger cities of Douala and Yaoundé, but there are a few in the smaller regions as well. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a traditional Cameroonian festival or a more modern musical [&#8230;]]]></description>
  291. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cameroon holidays and festivals are a lot of fun for travellers in the right place at the right time. They usually hold them in the larger cities of Douala and Yaoundé, but there are a few in the smaller regions as well. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a traditional Cameroonian festival or a more modern musical event, Cameroon has something to offer. With so many <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/festivals-in-africa-2024/">festivals</a> and events taking place throughout the year, there&#8217;s sure to be something that interests you. So start planning your trip and get ready to experience the best of Cameroonian culture.</p>
  292. <h2>Which are the Popular Cameroon Holidays and Festivals?</h2>
  293. <p>Cameroon holidays and festivals play an important role in the life of the people. From religious holidays to national celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to party in Cameroon! Some of the most popular holidays and festivals include:</p>
  294. <h3>1. African Music Market</h3>
  295. <div id="attachment_39594" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39594" class="size-full wp-image-39594" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca.jpg" alt="cameroon holidays and festivals" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca.jpg 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Libianca-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39594" class="wp-caption-text">Cameroonian singer Libianca. Photo/Okay Africa</p></div>
  296. <p>This is one of the Cameroonian festivals that is held annually in Douala. The festival draws musicians from all over Cameroon and the surrounding countries. It&#8217;s a great place to see Cameroonian music and dance and find new artists such as <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/libianca-fonji-people/">Libianca</a>. Her breakout hit &#8216;People&#8217; put Cameroon on the map.</p>
  297. <h3>2. Festival National des Arts et de la Culture</h3>
  298. <div id="attachment_39595" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39595" class="size-full wp-image-39595" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-scaled.jpg" alt="cameroon festivals and holidays" width="2560" height="1152" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-300x135.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-768x346.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-2048x922.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-810x365.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-1140x513.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Festival-National-des-Arts-et-de-la-Culture-150x68.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39595" class="wp-caption-text">Festival National des Arts et de la Culture. Photo/Wikipedia</p></div>
  299. <p>This huge arts and culture celebration is held every five years in Yaoundé. It&#8217;s among the most popular Cameroon holidays and festivals. During the festival, there are performances and exhibitions of Cameroonian <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/internationally-famous-south-african-musicians/">music</a>, dance, and art, as well as workshops and conferences on Cameroonian culture.</p>
  300. <h3>3. Ngondo Festival</h3>
  301. <div id="attachment_11361" style="width: 990px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11361" class="size-full wp-image-11361" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival.jpg" alt="Cameroon Holidays and Festivals" width="980" height="849" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival.jpg 980w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival-300x260.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival-768x665.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival-810x702.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ngondo-Festival-150x130.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11361" class="wp-caption-text">Ngondo Festival. Photo/eveharms.com.</p></div>
  302. <p>Cameroonians hold this traditional festival in Cameroon&#8217;s coastal city of Douala annually. It celebrates the Sawa people, who make up a large portion of Cameroon&#8217;s population. The festival features traditional music, dance, canoe races, and other competitions.</p>
  303. <h3>4. The Njangsa Festival</h3>
  304. <p>This is also one of the Cameroon holidays and festivals <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/detty-december-nigeria/">held every December</a> in the town of Njombe. It is a time for the people of the Bassa tribe to come together and celebrate their culture and traditions. The highlight of the festival is the traditional dance, which both men and women perform.</p>
  305. <h3>5. The Carnival of Douala</h3>
  306. <p>This is one of the most popular and well-known festivals in Cameroon. It is held every February in the city of Douala. The carnival is a time for people to let loose, have fun, and forget about their troubles. The carnival features a parade of floats, costumes, and music.</p>
  307. <h3>6. The Bamenda New Year Festival</h3>
  308. <p>This festival is held every January 1st in the city of Bamenda. It is a time for the people of the Bamenda tribe to come together and celebrate the start of a new year. The festival features traditional dancing, feasting, and music.</p>
  309. <h3>7. The Gerewol Festival</h3>
  310. <p>This is a yearly event that takes place in September or October. It is a time when the Wodaabe people, a nomadic group in Cameroon, come together to sing, dance, and find potential mates. The Gerewol Festival is also a time for the Wodaabe people to show off their beauty. During the festival, men, and women wear traditional clothing and use makeup and body paint to embellish themselves.</p>
  311. <h3>8. African Theater Festival for Children and Young People (FATEJ)</h3>
  312. <p>This festival was created to celebrate the creativity and diversity of contemporary theatre for children and young people across the African continent. <a href="https://assitej-international.org/2023/10/12/fatej-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FATEJ</a> is a biennial event that was created in 2010 by a group of theatre professionals from different African countries. The festival takes place in a different country each time and features play from all over Africa. The festival provides a platform for African theatre-makers to share their work with each other and with the world.</p>
  313. <h3>9. Mboppi Mboppi Festival</h3>
  314. <p>This unique festival is held every two years in the city of Kribi, on Cameroon&#8217;s coast. It celebrates the Mboppi people, who are known for their unique fishing techniques. The festival features traditional music, dance, canoe races, and other competitions.</p>
  315. <h3>10. Cameroon International Jazz Festival</h3>
  316. <p>This annual festival is held in the city of Yaoundé and features Cameroonian and international jazz musicians. It&#8217;s a great place to see some of Cameroon&#8217;s best musicians and enjoy some great jazz.</p>
  317. <h3>11. Nyang Nyang Dance Festival</h3>
  318. <div id="attachment_11360" style="width: 931px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11360" class="size-full wp-image-11360" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga.jpg" alt="Cameroon Holidays and Festivals" width="921" height="636" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga.jpg 921w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga-300x207.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga-768x530.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga-810x559.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga-145x100.jpg 145w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nyanga-Nyanga-150x104.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11360" class="wp-caption-text">Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon. Photo/Anadolu.</p></div>
  319. <p>Nyang Nyang dance festival in Cameroon is a yearly event that happens from November to February. It is a time when people from all walks of life come together to celebrate their culture and heritage. The festival is also a time for young people to showcase their talents in dance, music and other arts.</p>
  320. <h2>What are Some Cameroon Traditions?</h2>
  321. <p>Cameroon&#8217;s traditions are diverse, reflecting the Cameroonian people&#8217;s many cultures and heritage. Some of the most well-known traditions include music, dance, storytelling, and food. Music and dance are an important part of Cameroonian culture, with traditional dances being performed on special occasions, like <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/the-ndebele-traditional-wedding-ceremony-which-takes-years-to-complete/">weddings</a> and funerals.</p>
  322. <p>Storytelling is also a popular Cameroonian tradition, with stories often being passed down from generation to generation. Food is also an important part of Cameroonian culture, with many traditional dishes being passed down from generation to generation. Some of the most popular traditional Cameroonian dishes include ndole (a stew made with peanuts and greens), koki (a cornmeal dish), and akara (fried bean cakes).</p>
  323. <p>This is just a small sampling of the Cameroon holidays and festivals that take place throughout the year. If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about Cameroonian culture or want to have a good time, be sure to check out one of these events. Cameroon is a great place to experience African culture, and you will enjoy yourself at any of these festivals.</p>
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  332. <title>6 Reasons the World Can’t Stop Talking About What Nigeria Is Famous For</title>
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  336. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator>
  337. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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  350. <description><![CDATA[Music, Pidgin English and fufu aren’t the only factors that give a full picture of what Nigeria is famous for. There is so much more to tell and show about Africa&#8217;s most populous country, serving the globe with the best of the best. From entertainment to art, fashion and innovation. Naija is a fashion, technology, [&#8230;]]]></description>
  351. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Music, Pidgin English and fufu aren’t the only factors that give a full picture of what Nigeria is famous for. There is so much more to tell and show about Africa&#8217;s most populous country, serving the globe with the best of the best. From entertainment to art, fashion and innovation. Naija is <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/african-fashion/nigeria-oyindamola-honey-ogundeyi-the-serial-fashion-entrepreneur/">a fashion</a>, technology, and creativity hub in Africa and is home to the second-largest film industry in the world &#8211; Nollywood. Nigerians are renowned for their vivacious and amiable energy, which they exhibit in a variety of artistic forms.</p>
  352. <p>But this is not all because there are a few things that make it stand out from the rest of the world. Other unseen things make Nigeria an amazing country to live in.</p>
  353. <h2>What Nigeria Famous for?</h2>
  354. <p>This article answers what Nigeria is famous for besides being the biggest oil producer in Africa and having a leading entertainment industry in Africa.</p>
  355. <h3>1. Hopeful</h3>
  356. <div id="attachment_11148" style="width: 1072px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11148" class="size-full wp-image-11148" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile.jpg" alt="what is nigeria famous for" width="1062" height="598" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile.jpg 1062w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Smile-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11148" class="wp-caption-text">Nigerians are naturally optimistic. Photo by Guardian NG.</p></div>
  357. <p>You may not hear it often,, but Nigerians are among the world&#8217;s most hopeful people. That’s despite the country&#8217;s political and economic difficulties. On the flipside, the struggles that people go through in the political and economic circles leave no room for pessimism. If this happens, it would be a huge disservice to their spirits and willpower to live because life is already hard enough.</p>
  358. <p>CNN&#8217;s Noo Saro-Wiwa – a Nigerian – understands this too well. Wiwa notes that opportunity doesn&#8217;t knock on our door; they go for it which is why hope is a prerequisite to being a Nigerian.</p>
  359. <h3>2. Customary Weddings</h3>
  360. <div id="attachment_11147" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11147" class="size-full wp-image-11147" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding.jpg" alt="Nigerian wedding" width="1024" height="829" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding-300x243.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding-768x622.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding-810x656.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nigerian-Weddding-150x121.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11147" class="wp-caption-text">A traditional Nigerian wedding. Photo by The Guardian Nigeria</p></div>
  361. <p>Do weddings state and answer what Nigeria is famous for? Absolutely. With more than 250 <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-educated-tribes-in-africa/">tribes</a>, wedding ceremonies in Nigeria are a sacred element of the nation&#8217;s culture.  Weddings bring out the best in Nigerians; that much is universally true. Nobody celebrates marriage like Nigerians do, complete with the latest music, dances, and attire. Such a gathering brings people together and creates a platform for exhibiting the latest fashion and music trends.</p>
  362. <p>The gift-giving during Nigerian weddings is their finest feature. Family and friends practically make it rain money on the newlyweds once all the important ceremonial activities are over. It’s an incredible experience attending a Nigerian wedding. The main event of a Nigerian wedding celebration is &#8220;spraying.&#8221; On the dance floor, guests shower the couple with cash as a form of blessing and to encourage them to continue dancing.</p>
  363. <p><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/best-afrobeats-songs-of-2025-so-far-mid-year-music-roundup/180566" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afrobeat</a>, hip-hop, traditional, and modern music keep the event going. Additionally, there are two main <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/rwanda-marriage-culture/">types of marriage</a> in Nigeria: monogamy, which allows a man to have only one wife. Then there is polygamy, where a man can have two or more wives. Interestingly, a traditional marriage is typically an agreement between two families as opposed to an agreement between two people. Don’t you agree that this is a big thing on what Nigeria is famous for?</p>
  364. <h3>3. Nollywood Films</h3>
  365. <div id="attachment_39588" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39588" class="size-full wp-image-39588" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood.jpeg" alt="what is nigeria famous for" width="1280" height="719" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood.jpeg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-768x431.jpeg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-810x455.jpeg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-1140x640.jpeg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nollywood-150x84.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39588" class="wp-caption-text">A Nollywood film. Photo/NaijaLifeMagazine</p></div>
  366. <p>Call the film industry by any other name that’s not short of astounding. It is the first reason why Nigeria is so popular. The ‘Oga’ movies are profoundly entertaining and offer a sneak peek into what life <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/countries-with-the-best-food-in-west-africa/">in West Africa</a> is like. The <a href="https://www.wipo.int/web/wipo-magazine/articles/a-peek-inside-nigerias-film-industry-38766" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nigerian film industry</a> generates 5% of the nation&#8217;s GDP. The films draw sizable crowds from all around the world and from other parts of Africa. Were it not for them, their cosmetic industry wouldn’t be as vibrant as it is today.</p>
  367. <h3>4. Jollof Rice</h3>
  368. <div id="attachment_8053" style="width: 1240px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8053" class="size-full wp-image-8053" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory.jpg" alt="african christmas food" width="1230" height="820" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory.jpg 1230w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-600x400.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jollof-rice-Savory-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px" /><p id="caption-attachment-8053" class="wp-caption-text">African cuisine. Jollof Rice. Photo/Savory Thoughts</p></div>
  369. <p>Jollof rice, in particular, is what Nigeria is famous for. Just overlook the never-ending debate between tweeps flexing muscles on who, between Nigerians and Ghanaians, makes the best jollof. While this dish <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/senegalese-jollof-rice/">originally came from Senegal</a>, Nigerians produce some really decent jollof. Served with meat or fish, Jollof is a pot-cooked rice meal flavoured with tomato sauce. It is also a popular dish in Nigeria. If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to get your hands on some of the country’s most popular dishes, this is the dish for you.</p>
  370. <h3>5. Felabration Festivals</h3>
  371. <div id="attachment_1124" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1124" class="size-full wp-image-1124" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-scaled.jpg" alt="Nigeria Felabration festival" width="2560" height="1696" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-600x397.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-300x199.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-768x509.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/f864cb_6d55c281a7fa467e9e8c6d86688e0ae8_mv2_d_3696_2448_s_4_2-1024x678.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1124" class="wp-caption-text">The Felabration Festival in Lagos &#8211; Freedom Park. Photo/Feabration.net</p></div>
  372. <p>In October every year, Nigeria’s capital, Lagos, plays host to thousands of visitors from different parts of the world for the Felabration Festival. Felabration is a music festival held annually at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos. It showcases culture and art for the Nigerian people. The week-long festival is now a leading tourist attraction for Lagos. The festival is held in commemoration of the country’s musical legend, <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/fela-kuti-legacy/">Fela Anikulapo Kuti</a>. Kuti is the godfather of the world-acclaimed afrobeat music.</p>
  373. <h3>6. Durbar Festival</h3>
  374. <div id="attachment_39589" style="width: 1450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39589" class="size-full wp-image-39589" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival.jpg" alt="durbar festival nigeria" width="1440" height="810" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival.jpg 1440w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Durbar-Festival-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39589" class="wp-caption-text">Durbar Festival in Nigeria. Photo/Euronews.com</p></div>
  375. <p>Another important cultural event in Nigeria&#8217;s Islamic north is the Durbar celebration. At the conclusion of the two major <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/swahili-dress-code/">Muslim</a> holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al Kabir, the Durbar festival honours long-standing horse culture. This festival&#8217;s history is also an important element of what Nigeria is famous for. Horses and camels were essential to the survival of highly advanced city-states like Kano, Katsina, and Zaria in the 14th century. On the big day, there is a procession in Katsina and Kano. It features horsemen in elaborate costumes, Emirs clad in ceremonial robes, bulky wrestlers, and lute players wearing headdresses.</p>
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  384. <title>8 Visa-Free African Countries For US Citizens to Visit for 90 Days</title>
  385. <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/visa-free-african-countries-for-us-citizens/</link>
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  388. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teresa Mwangi]]></dc:creator>
  389. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:26:46 +0000</pubDate>
  390. <category><![CDATA[Travel And Tour Packages]]></category>
  391. <category><![CDATA[Travel Guides]]></category>
  392. <category><![CDATA[America passport]]></category>
  393. <category><![CDATA[American citizens]]></category>
  394. <category><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea]]></category>
  395. <category><![CDATA[Lesotho]]></category>
  396. <category><![CDATA[Mauritius]]></category>
  397. <category><![CDATA[Morocco]]></category>
  398. <category><![CDATA[Mozambique]]></category>
  399. <category><![CDATA[Senegal]]></category>
  400. <category><![CDATA[Seychelles]]></category>
  401. <category><![CDATA[Tunisia]]></category>
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  407. <description><![CDATA[Visa-free African countries for US citizens are major proponents for American tourists visiting the continent. The American passport is so strong that her citizens have free access to 186 countries, a good number of them being in Africa. The Henley Passport Index currently places the United States passport seventh in terms of liberty of travel. [&#8230;]]]></description>
  408. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visa-free African countries for US citizens are major proponents for American tourists visiting the continent. The American passport is so strong that her citizens have free access to 186 countries, a good number of them being in Africa. The Henley Passport Index currently places the United States passport seventh in terms of liberty of travel.</p>
  409. <p>It ties with UK, Czech, Greece, Malta and Norway passports in terms of freedom to travel. Regarding its strength, the American passport ranks third globally according to the Global Passport Power Rank. This is good news for <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/christina-jane-moves-to-ghana/">American wanderlusts</a> who would like to visit Africa without entry requirement hassles.</p>
  410. <h2>Can US Citizens Travel to Africa Without Visa?</h2>
  411. <p>American travelers may not need a visa to visit some African countries. However, it’s a standard immigration procedure requiring them to have it on entry. For instance, American passport holders flying to South Africa for 90 days for business or tourism purposes need no visa. However, beyond 90 days or for permanent residence, they need to have a visa.</p>
  412. <h2>Which  are the Visa-free African Countries for US Citizens?</h2>
  413. <p>In view of visa-free African countries for US citizens, there are several countries where American travelers get visas on arrival. They include the following:</p>
  414. <ul>
  415. <li>Benin</li>
  416. <li>Zimbabwe</li>
  417. <li>Namibia</li>
  418. <li>Ghana</li>
  419. <li>Mauritania</li>
  420. <li>Rwanda</li>
  421. </ul>
  422. <p>The process is hassle-free, but visa-free rule beats all.</p>
  423. <h2>How Many Countries Can a US Citizen Visit Without Visa?</h2>
  424. <p>An <a href="https://visaindex.com/visa-requirement/united-states-of-america-passport-visa-free-countries-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American passport holder</a> can visit 186 countries without a visa. The number of nations the US passport holders can enter without a visa, with a visa on arrival, or via the eTA is taken into account when compiling the list of visa-free nations.</p>
  425. <h2>How Many African Countries are Visa Free?</h2>
  426. <p>The following countries offer visa-free African countries for US citizens for a period of 90 days.</p>
  427. <h3>Seychelles</h3>
  428. <div id="attachment_11156" style="width: 1610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11156" class="size-full wp-image-11156" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles.jpg" alt="Seychelles" width="1600" height="1067" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles.jpg 1600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seychelles-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11156" class="wp-caption-text">Seychelles. Photo by Mason&#8217;s Travel</p></div>
  429. <p>Travelling to <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/is-seychelles-expensive-all-you-need-to-know/">Seychelles</a> is pretty easy for any American citizen because it’s visa-free. However, Kosovo citizens are exempt from this, meaning her citizens must have a visa. The magnificent, remote beaches are popular and remain a haven for introverts because they are not crowded. They are always open to the public.</p>
  430. <h3>Mozambique</h3>
  431. <div id="attachment_11157" style="width: 1450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11157" class="size-full wp-image-11157" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique.jpg" alt="Mozambique visa free" width="1440" height="823" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique.jpg 1440w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-300x171.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-768x439.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-810x463.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-1140x652.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-1320x754.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mozambique-150x86.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11157" class="wp-caption-text">Mozambique beach. Photo by World Travel guide</p></div>
  432. <p>The typical climate in Mozambique is warm and tropical, which is ideal for travellers. This South African country is an amazing treat to visit since it is dotted with beaches, marine reserves, colonial ruins, and delicious seafood.</p>
  433. <p>Along her extensive Indian Ocean coastline, there are numerous offshore marine parks and well-known beaches like Tofo. Quirimbas in Ibo Island is home to Portuguese colonial-era ruins.</p>
  434. <p>Adventurers love the reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago in the south safeguard unique marine creatures, including as dugongs.</p>
  435. <h3>Equatorial Guinea</h3>
  436. <p>For stays of up to 90 days, Equatorial Guinea grants visa-free African countries for US citizens. Due to its central African position, Equatorial Guinea has second-to-none biodiversity after the Amazon.</p>
  437. <p>The area has the second-largest forest in the world, while the country alone is home to 13 different protected areas. They include natural parks and monuments and scientific reserves.</p>
  438. <h3>Tunisia</h3>
  439. <div id="attachment_36037" style="width: 1210px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-36037" class="size-full wp-image-36037" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching.png" alt="Scary facts about Tunisia" width="1200" height="740" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching.png 1200w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-300x185.png 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-1024x631.png 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-768x474.png 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-810x500.png 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-1140x703.png 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Purse-Snatching-150x93.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p id="caption-attachment-36037" class="wp-caption-text">Purse snatching can happen in Tunisia. Photo/ Personal Safety School.</p></div>
  440. <p>You enjoy 90 days of no-visa entry to Tunisia.  In the towns, there are little alleys lined with pastel-colored homes and bustling souks. While in the countryside, there are historic ruins to explore. Then there is a huge <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/adventure/deserts-in-kenya/">desert</a> region of the Sahara, to the south, there are secret oases with palm trees and sweeping dunes.</p>
  441. <h3>Senegal</h3>
  442. <p>Senegal’s visa-free African countries for US citizens last for 90 days. It’s one of the top destinations in West Africa due to its exceptional cultural attractions and welcoming business environment. In addition to attracting tourists and investors, Dakar benefits from a diverse economy, a developing tourism industry, and a safe environment.</p>
  443. <h3>Morocco</h3>
  444. <div id="attachment_6098" style="width: 2130px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6098" class="size-full wp-image-6098" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty.jpg" alt="Ait Benhaddou" width="2120" height="1192" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty.jpg 2120w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-810x455.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-1320x742.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ait-Benhaddou-Getty-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 2120px) 100vw, 2120px" /><p id="caption-attachment-6098" class="wp-caption-text">Ait Benhaddou in Morocco. Photo/Getty Images</p></div>
  445. <p>For 90 days, US citizens can visit Morocco for free. Enjoy the fine breeze of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean convergence here. Marrakech, Casablanca, Fez are top tourist destinations.</p>
  446. <h3>Mauritius</h3>
  447. <p>Mauritius gives you 90 days of no visa entry. The magnificent coastline of Mauritius, with its glistening white beaches and blue lagoons is always stunning.  And from the air, there is no better way to take in all this beauty than this.</p>
  448. <h3>Lesotho</h3>
  449. <p><a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/interesting-facts-about-lesotho/">Lesotho is</a> no different from other visa-free African countries for US citizens – there is a 90-day grace period.  Whether you want to engage in outdoor activities, see historical landmarks, or experience total isolation, Lesotho has something to offer every type of traveller. Lesotho has a wide range of sports, including mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and water sports.</p>
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  458. <title>Uganda Martyrs Day: 138 Years On, Their Story Still Burns Bright</title>
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  462. <dc:creator><![CDATA[See Africa Today]]></dc:creator>
  463. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
  464. <category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category>
  465. <category><![CDATA[Eastern Africa]]></category>
  466. <category><![CDATA[Martyrs]]></category>
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  471.  
  472. <description><![CDATA[Uganda Martyrs Day holds a special place in the country’s history, in addition to being a cherished treasure for the people.  Some of the historical sites take you through different places where the first Christian missionaries to Uganda passed and preached the gospel. It also has a place where the selfless Uganda Martyrs were burnt. [&#8230;]]]></description>
  473. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Uganda Martyrs Day holds a special place in the country’s history, in addition to being a cherished treasure for the people.  Some of the historical sites take you through different places where the first Christian missionaries to Uganda passed and preached the gospel. It also has a place where the selfless Uganda Martyrs were burnt. Their death remains <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/bridge-of-no-return/">a sad memory</a> in the hearts of Christians in Uganda who celebrate their lives on June 3 every year.  Many pilgrims from all over the world descend to Uganda to commemorate this day.</p>
  474. <h2>When is Uganda Martyrs Day 2026?</h2>
  475. <p>June 3 marks the auspicious Uganda Martyrs Day 2026. This annual holiday honours 45 Christian converts—both Catholic and Anglican—who were executed between 1885 and 1887 for their deep faith. These martyrs from the Buganda Kingdom met their fate on the orders of King Kabaka Mwanga. The king viewed the growing influence of Christianity as a threat to his authority and traditional beliefs.</p>
  476. <p>The commemoration centres around a powerful pilgrimage to the Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine in Namugongo, where thousands of worshippers gather. Many pilgrims embark on long, arduous journeys, some walking for days or even weeks to celebrate the lives of the martyrs. The shrine is a prayer hub where all <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/ugandas-ankole-tribe-where-paternal-auntie-samples-grooms-bedroom-prowess/">Ugandan</a> believers and others from neighbouring countries meet to pray.</p>
  477. <h2><strong>Why is Namugongo Remembered?</strong></h2>
  478. <p>Namugongo Martyrs Shrine is a spot where 22 Catholic Christian converts were executed following the orders of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabaka_of_Buganda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">King of Buganda Kingdom Kabaka</a> Mwanga II in 1886. The Church of Uganda, together with the Roman Catholic Church Christians, built a shrine in Namugongo in honour of the departed souls.</p>
  479. <div id="attachment_39580" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39580" class="size-full wp-image-39580" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs.jpeg" alt="uganda martyrs day" width="1500" height="844" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs.jpeg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-810x456.jpeg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-1140x641.jpeg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martyrs-150x84.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39580" class="wp-caption-text">The Namugongo Shrine. Photo/Vatican News</p></div>
  480. <p>There are Catholic and Anglian shrines in Namugongo  &#8211; they are now <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/historical-sites-in-tunisia/">historical sites</a>. Every year, Uganda Martyrs Day attracts millions of pilgrims to the shrines, with many coming from beyond Uganda. In 1920, Pope Benedict XV affirmed the 22 Catholic martyrs as Blessed, and on 1964 October 18th, Pope Paul VI canonised them as saints. In 2015, Pope Francis visited <a href="https://www.ugandamartyrsshrine.org.ug/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Namugongo</a>, where he celebrated Holy Mass and paid homage to the martyrs at the Uganda Martyrs Historical Sites.</p>
  481. <h2><strong>Who Was the Youngest Ugandan Martyr?</strong></h2>
  482. <p>Saint Kizito was the youngest martyr, born in 1872 and died on June 3, 1886. Charles Lwanga, the leader of Uganda&#8217;s Christian community, baptized him on 25/26 May 1886, at Munyonyo, and was burnt alive in Namugongo. Uganda Martyrs Day celebrates him in this auspicious event with a lot of biblical teachings.</p>
  483. <h2><strong>History of Uganda Martyrs Day</strong></h2>
  484. <p>From the start of his reign in 1884, King Mwanga saw foreign missionaries as a threat to his throne. Christianity caused clashes between some cultural practices of <a href="https://mist.co.tz/women/culture/the-ndebele-traditional-wedding-ceremony-which-takes-years-to-complete/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African tradition</a> and Christianity. The converts faced a dilemma of where to pay their loyalty: the king or the missionaries? Kabaka Mwanga II reiterated brutality in dealing with converts who dared to disobey his orders. He expelled missionaries and threatened Christian converts to renounce their new faith or face execution. Hence, the royal pages, who were the least subservient in the royal courts, faced the most brutal of murders.</p>
  485. <p>They executed 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts between 1885 and 1887. The first to be martyred on 15th November 1885 was the Christian leader, Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe. They beheaded and burnt him at Nakivubo swamp, in Kampala City centre. On 27th May 1886 at Mengo, Athanasius Bazzekuketta, who was thirsty for martyrdom, asked to be executed at a spot where his leader, Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe, lost his life. With their necks and feet tied by the cords and slave yokes, the Uganda martyrs walked for over ten miles from <a href="https://mist.co.tz/women/culture/food/5-places-in-kampala-you-can-have-mouthwatering-steak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kampala city centre</a> to Namugongo. About a mile from their destination, Gonzaga Gonza, collapsed on Lubaawo Hill, where they speared him on 27th May 1886.</p>
  486. <p>In Namugongo, they confined the martyrs for about a week before execution. In that time, the executioners went about collecting enough firewood and cutting the reeds for the gruesome execution. On the 3rd of June 1886, Charles Lwanga became the first victim of the holocaust. Charles arranged his deathbed with firewood. He was then wrapped in reeds laid on the pyre and burnt slowly from the feet to the head. Thirteen of the martyrs were burnt to death at Namugongo, whereas they killed nine others in different places. Uganda Martyrs Day is a sad reminder of all this.</p>
  487. <p>The killing of disloyal coverts, however, did not serve the deterrence it was intended to, but instead became the mustard seed of Christianity in Buganda and beyond.</p>
  488. <div id="attachment_39581" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39581" class="size-full wp-image-39581" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys.jpg" alt="uganda martyrs" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uganda-martrys-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39581" class="wp-caption-text">Uganda Martyrs Day turn out. Photo/YouTube</p></div>
  489. <h2><strong>How Many People Attend Uganda Martyrs Day?</strong></h2>
  490. <p>This year, the Uganda Martyrs historical site Namugongo, hosts at least 20,000 pilgrims during the Martyrs Day celebrations. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, other top-ranking government officials attend this annual celebration. High cadre church officials from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania also attend this ceremony.</p>
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  499. <title>Why the Yoruba Story in Netflix’s ‘Bigger Than Africa’ Is Bigger Than You Think</title>
  500. <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/bigger-than-africa/</link>
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  503. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abraham Odhiambo]]></dc:creator>
  504. <pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
  505. <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
  506. <category><![CDATA[The Beauty of Africa]]></category>
  507. <category><![CDATA[Bigger than Africa]]></category>
  508. <category><![CDATA[Documentary]]></category>
  509. <category><![CDATA[Netflix]]></category>
  510. <category><![CDATA[Yoruba]]></category>
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  513. <description><![CDATA[With over 40 million people, the Yoruba tribe in Western Africa is fascinating, and Bigger Than Africa documentary directed by Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye takes you through this journey.  The documentary&#8217;s premiered on February 12, 2018. It takes you on a journey of six countries telling the historical influence of Yoruba culture. These countries include the [&#8230;]]]></description>
  514. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With over 40 million people, the Yoruba tribe in Western Africa is fascinating, and <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bigger Than Africa documentary directed by Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye takes you through this journey.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The documentary&#8217;s premiered on February 12, 2018. It </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">takes you on a journey of six countries telling the <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-respectful-tribe-in-nigeria/">historical influence of Yoruba culture</a>. These countries include the following:</span></p>
  515. <ul>
  516. <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Nigeria</span></li>
  517. <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Republic of Benin</span></li>
  518. <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Brazil</span></li>
  519. <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Trinidad &amp; Tobago</span></li>
  520. <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Cuba</span></li>
  521. <li>The US</li>
  522. </ul>
  523. <h2>What is the Netflix Documentary About Yoruba Culture?</h2>
  524. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The documentary uniquely tells the commonalities rather than the differences of Africans. It tells the audience how the Yoruba people transcended across continents and connected the Black diaspora. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This film, which also features interviews, narrates how the Yoruba culture survived slavery beyond imagination to remain one of the most admired <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/which-are-the-most-popular-african-tribes/">African tribes</a>.  Bigger Than Africa</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> features many Yoruba kings, priests, leaders, enthusiasts, scholars and researchers who are familiar with the documentary&#8217;s theme. </span></p>
  525. <div id="attachment_10546" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10546" class="size-full wp-image-10546" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa.jpg" alt="Bigger Than Africa Documentary" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bigger-than-Africa-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-10546" class="wp-caption-text">Bigger Than Africa Documentary. Photo by New on Netflix</p></div>
  526. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Some prominent individuals featured in the documentary include; former President Olusegun Obasanjo, King of Port Novo, Fame Elebuibon and Prof. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wole_Soyinka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wole Soyinka.</a>  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bigger Than Africa Documentary, produced by Motherland Productions, is the perfect film to watch if you&#8217;re interested in learning the culture, religion and traditions of the Yoruba people.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The documentary has been selected for numerous festival awards. Ibrahim&#8217;s first feature documentary won the Jury Special Award at the Festival International du Film Panafricain de Cannes. </span></p>
  527. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bigger Than Africa previously won the Best Documentary at the International Houston Black Film Festival in 2019. This documentary was also the winner of Best Documentary at the Charlotte Black Festival and many others.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/destinations/movies-filmed-in-morocco/">The film</a> has earned prestigious screening invitations from big venues such as the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schomburg Centre</a> for Research on Black Culture. It has also been featured at the United Nations screening.  It&#8217;s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> success is due to its creative scripting which focuses on the full narrative of the Yoruba people. </span></p>
  528. <h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">What Was The Inspiration for Bigger Than Africa? </span></strong></h2>
  529. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye, the director of Bigger Than Africa Documentary, got the inspiration to to shoot this documentary after visiting Oyatunji African Village in South Carolina. Oyatuji is a custodian of the Yoruba culture. Ibrahim</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> was in his final year in college when he chose to do something that reflects his family and culture. Together with his crew, they intended to make a 7 or 15 minutes short film about the Yoruba culture in North America. </span></p>
  530. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, he realized that the film could be a long one and, so he decided to do something different then came back to work on it later.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ibrahim also spoke about the funding and the entire course of the project. Investors interested in the epic film are the ones who funded it. The documentary&#8217;s research also taught him a lot of things that he wasn&#8217;t aware of. </span></p>
  531. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">According to him, the course of production was full of enlightening moments as they travelled from one country to another. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ibrahim grew up in a rural community in Kwara State. His family <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/meet-bisa-butler-the-african-american-queen-of-art/">loves art</a> and are cultured storytellers. He migrated to the United States in 2001 as a young man.  His</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> love for filmmaking was influenced by his beloved guardian at a young age before moving abroad. However, he didn&#8217;t get into the movie industry immediately after he arrived in the US. </span></p>
  532. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The gifted director first chose to be an entrepreneur, thereby owning businesses in a foreign land. His passion for camera and filmmaking took him back to school, and he joined Los Angeles Film School.</span></p>
  533. <div id="attachment_10543" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10543" class="size-full wp-image-10543" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye.jpg" alt="Toyin Ibrahim" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-768x432.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-810x456.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Toyin_Ibrahim_Adekeye-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-10543" class="wp-caption-text">Toyin Ibrahim. Photo/ The Guardian Nigeria News.</p></div>
  534. <h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Is Bigger Than Africa on Netflix?</span></strong></h2>
  535. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bigger Than Africa Documentary is available for streaming on Netflix. The well-researched film, which debuted globally at several film festivals in 2018, was made available on Netflix on May 13.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The documentary is available across different parts of the world and is distributed by KAP Film and EGMNY, a New-York based management agency. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ibrahim had plans to have the documentary stream on a global platform so that more people get the opportunity to watch the thrilling film. </span></p>
  536. <h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Are There Any African Shows on Netflix? </span></strong></h2>
  537. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Netflix is an extensive library of films, TV shows, documentaries and anime from all over the world. For that reason, you wouldn&#8217;t expect African shows to miss on Netflix.  </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Some of <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/greet-someone-in-africa/">the African</a> shows you can watch on Netflix include Young Famous &amp; African, Blood &amp; Water, Queen Sono, Shadow and Jiva. </span></p>
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  546. <title>16 Most Popular African Drinks &#8211; Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic</title>
  547. <link>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-popular-african-drinks/</link>
  548. <comments>https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/most-popular-african-drinks/?noamp=mobile#respond</comments>
  550. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jesca]]></dc:creator>
  551. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
  552. <category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
  553. <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
  554. <category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
  555. <category><![CDATA[Dawa]]></category>
  556. <category><![CDATA[Karkadé]]></category>
  557. <category><![CDATA[Mate]]></category>
  558. <category><![CDATA[Moroccan Tea]]></category>
  559. <category><![CDATA[Munkoyo]]></category>
  560. <category><![CDATA[Palm Wine]]></category>
  561. <category><![CDATA[Popular African Drinks]]></category>
  562. <category><![CDATA[Umqombothi]]></category>
  563. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://seeafricatoday.com/?p=11102</guid>
  564.  
  565. <description><![CDATA[Africa is an amazing continent, and so are its beverages! We are going to look at the most popular African drinks that are out of this world. Beverages are part of an alluring social culture in the continent. People catch up over a few drinks &#8211; alcoholic or not &#8211; which is why Africa has [&#8230;]]]></description>
  566. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Africa is an amazing continent, and so are its beverages! We are going to look at the most popular African drinks that are out of this world. Beverages are part of an alluring social culture in the continent. People catch up over a few drinks &#8211; alcoholic or not &#8211; which is why Africa has a bubbly social culture.  From coffee to wine, you&#8217;ll love what the continent has to offer. For example, <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/why-is-moroccan-tea-famous-and-popular/">Morocco has this amazing tea culture</a> that brings people together, while <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/travel-guides/best-coffee-shops-in-addis-ababa/">Ethiopia treats you to endless cups of aromatic coffee</a>.</p>
  567. <h2>What is a Traditional African Drink?</h2>
  568. <p>A traditional African drink is alcoholic and non-alcoholic in nature. Alcoholic drinks are prepared using natural ingredients such as maize, muratina, sorghum, bananas, and water among others. These drinks are refined through fermentation process.  Some of the most popular traditional African drinks include Palm wine, Maas and Karkadé among others. Each country has its own traditional alcoholic drink. For some, it brings people together during social  events, while others are recipes for catching up with friends. Palm wine is a popular Nigerian alcoholic drink whose significance is towering. Elders sit over a serving of this wine and also use it to bless marriages.</p>
  569. <p>In South Africa, there is Umqombothi,  e respected drink that Yvone Chaka Chaka has immortalised in her &#8220;Umqombothi&#8217; rendition.  In Kenya, <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/kingori-wamabaki/">there is the popular </a><em>Muratina, </em>a traditional drink prepared with natural ingredients such as honey, water and muratina fruit.</p>
  570. <h2><strong>What are the Most Popular African Drinks?</strong></h2>
  571. <p>There are many popular drinks in Africa, but the most popular overall is tea. Tea is a very popular beverage throughout the continent. It&#8217;s prepared with water, milk, tea leaves and sugar. They sometimes add spices like cardamom or ginger for flavour. Coffee is also quite popular in some other parts of Africa such as South Africa and Ethiopia.  While you are in Africa, try the following African drinks.</p>
  572. <ol>
  573. <li>
  574. <h3>Karkadé</h3>
  575. </li>
  576. </ol>
  577. <div id="attachment_11105" style="width: 2010px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11105" class="size-full wp-image-11105" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade.jpg" alt="popular African drinks" width="2000" height="1333" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade.jpg 2000w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Karkade-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11105" class="wp-caption-text">Karkadé. Photo/Freepik.</p></div>
  578. <p>Made from hibiscus flowers, this refreshing drink is popular in Sudan and other parts of North Africa. They often serve it iced and have a sweet/tart flavour.</p>
  579. <ol start="2">
  580. <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">
  581. <h3><strong>Munkoyo</strong></h3>
  582. </li>
  583. </ol>
  584. <div id="attachment_11110" style="width: 1546px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11110" class="size-full wp-image-11110" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo..jpg" alt="Munkoyo." width="1536" height="2048" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo..jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-225x300.jpg 225w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-810x1080.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-640x853.jpg 640w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Munkoyo.-150x200.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11110" class="wp-caption-text">Munkoyo. Photo/Twitter.</p></div>
  585. <p>This non-alcoholic beverage is made from maize and is <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293842-Activities-Zambia.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">popular in Zambia</a> and other parts of Southern Africa. It has a sweet taste and is a common sight besides a plate of food.</p>
  586. <ol start="3">
  587. <li>
  588. <h3>Mate</h3>
  589. </li>
  590. </ol>
  591. <div id="attachment_11111" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11111" class="size-full wp-image-11111" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate.jpg" alt="most popular African drinks" width="1024" height="772" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate-300x226.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate-768x579.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate-810x611.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mate-150x113.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11111" class="wp-caption-text">Mate. Photo/healthtraveljunkie.</p></div>
  592. <div class="mceTemp"></div>
  593. <p>Mate is a traditional infusion made from the leaves of yerba mate, a type of holly native to South America. Mate was first introduced to Africa in the 1600s by missionaries, and it quickly became popular among slaves and indentured workers. Today, it is still consumed throughout the continent, particularly in Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana. Thus, it appears among the most popular African drinks.</p>
  594. <ol start="5">
  595. <li>
  596. <h3>Boukha</h3>
  597. </li>
  598. </ol>
  599. <div id="attachment_39566" style="width: 1930px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39566" class="size-full wp-image-39566" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-scaled.jpg" alt="popular african drinks" width="1920" height="2560" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-225x300.jpg 225w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-810x1080.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-640x853.jpg 640w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boukha-150x200.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39566" class="wp-caption-text">Boukha is a finely distilled African drink. Photo/Wikipedia</p></div>
  600. <p>Boukha is a distilled spirit made from figs. It is popular in Tunisia and Algeria. Boukha is typically aged for two years in oak barrels, and it has a sweet, fruity flavor. This popular African drink is a warming spirit with notes of raisins and spices. You can enjoy it neat or as a cocktail ingredient. Its alcohol content of 37,5% ABV.</p>
  601. <ol start="6">
  602. <li>
  603. <h3>Oshikundu</h3>
  604. </li>
  605. </ol>
  606. <div id="attachment_11112" style="width: 1610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11112" class="size-full wp-image-11112" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu.jpg" alt="Fresh beer (oshikundu)" width="1600" height="1067" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu.jpg 1600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oshikundu-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11112" class="wp-caption-text">Fresh beer (oshikundu) made by soaking mahango overnight. Photo/Wikimmedia.</p></div>
  607. <p>Oshikundu is one of the most popular African drinks, a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage <a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/marrying-a-namibian-woman/">from Namibia</a>. They make this drink with water, pearl millet flour (mahangu), sorghum flour and usually pearl millet bran. A small amount of already fermented oshikundu is also added to the mixture. It is then left to ferment for several hours at room temperature until it has a brown color and thick texture.</p>
  608. <ol start="7">
  609. <li>
  610. <h3>Dawa</h3>
  611. </li>
  612. </ol>
  613. <div id="attachment_11136" style="width: 2570px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11136" class="size-full wp-image-11136" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa.jpg" alt="Dawa" width="2560" height="2560" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa.jpg 2560w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-768x768.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-810x810.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dawaa-96x96.jpg 96w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p id="caption-attachment-11136" class="wp-caption-text">Dawa. Photo/kaluhiskitchen.com.</p></div>
  614. <p>Dawa is a popular cocktail in <a href="https://mist.co.tz/women/destinations/11-best-breakfast-places-in-kampala/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenya</a> made with ginger, lemon/lime juice  and honey. You can add a vodka shot if you need it to be strong. The name dawa means &#8220;medicine&#8221; in Swahili, and they say the cocktail has healing properties. Dawa is often consumed as a hangover cure, and it is also believed to be an aphrodisiac.</p>
  615. <h3>8. Amasi</h3>
  616. <div id="attachment_39567" style="width: 1090px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39567" class="size-full wp-image-39567" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi.jpg" alt="south african drinks" width="1080" height="1080" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi.jpg 1080w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-768x768.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-810x810.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amasi-96x96.jpg 96w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39567" class="wp-caption-text">Amasi is a popular South African drink. Photo/First Choice</p></div>
  617. <p>Amasi is a popular South African fermented milk drink made with cow&#8217;s milk, culture, and enzymes. It has a thick, creamy texture and a sour, tangy flavor. Amasi is traditionally served with pap (a type of cornmeal porridge), but they can also enjoy it on its own or with bread. It&#8217;s a nutritious drink that is rich in calcium and protein purported to have several health benefits, such as aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. As one of the most popular African drinks, Amasi is easy to make at home, and you can store in the fridge for up to two weeks.</p>
  618. <h3>9. Pinotage</h3>
  619. <div id="attachment_39568" style="width: 1409px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39568" class="size-full wp-image-39568" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage.jpg" alt="popular wines in africa" width="1399" height="933" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage.jpg 1399w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pinotage-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1399px) 100vw, 1399px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39568" class="wp-caption-text">Pinotage wine from South Africa. Photo/Greenspoon</p></div>
  620. <p>Pinotage is a red wine made from a grape variety that is native to South Africa. <a href="https://www.winemag.com/varietals/pinotage/#:~:text=Pinotage%20is%20a%20hybrid%20between,accented%20by%20earthy%20bramble%20characteristics." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pinotage wines</a> are fruity and full-bodied with soft tannins. The young or aged enjoy the wine, and it pairs well with grilled meats and stews.</p>
  621. <h3>10. Jabula</h3>
  622. <p>Jabula is a type of beer brewed in Botswana. They make the beer from sorghum, maize and millet, and it has a light, slightly sweet flavor. Jabula is low in alcohol content and people of all ages can enjoy it. Tswana people serve beer during special occasions, such as weddings and funerals and Jabula earns its place among the most popular African drinks.</p>
  623. <h3>11. Mazagran</h3>
  624. <div id="attachment_39569" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39569" class="wp-image-39569 size-full" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee.jpg" alt="popular African drinks" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee.jpg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mazgran-cofee-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39569" class="wp-caption-text">Mazgaran coffee from Egypt. Photo/Coffeeness</p></div>
  625. <p>Mazagran is a popular iced popular in Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. It is made by mixing strong coffee with lemonade or mint syrup, and they usually serve it over ice. They can also make Mazagran with espresso and milk for a more creamy drink. Its poured over ice and served in a tall, narrow glass. It gets its name from Mazagran—a port city in Algeria—which was granted to France by the <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Treaty-of-Tafna" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Treaty of Tafna</a> in 1837.</p>
  626. <h3>12. Rooibos Tea</h3>
  627. <div id="attachment_39570" style="width: 1510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39570" class="size-full wp-image-39570" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea.jpg" alt="popular african tea" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea.jpg 1500w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooibos-Tea-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39570" class="wp-caption-text">Rooibos Tea. Photo/Food &amp; Wine</p></div>
  628. <p>Rooibos tea is one of the most popular African drinks. It is a type of herbal tea that is made from the leaves of the rooibos plant, which is native to South Africa. The tea has a reddish color and a slightly sweet, earthy flavor. Rooibos tea is rich in antioxidants and has been said to have many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.</p>
  629. <h3>13. Maghrebi Mint Tea</h3>
  630. <div id="attachment_9993" style="width: 910px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9993" class="size-full wp-image-9993" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea.jpg" alt="Why is Moroccan tea famous and popular" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea.jpg 900w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea-810x540.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea-600x400.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Moroccan-tea-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p id="caption-attachment-9993" class="wp-caption-text">Moroccan Tea. Photo/Tours to Morocco</p></div>
  631. <p>Maghrebi mint tea dots the popular African drinks list. It&#8217;s a type of herbal tea that is popular in Morocco and Algeria made with green tea leaves, mint leaves and sugar, and served hot or cold. Maghrebi mint tea has a sweet and refreshing flavor, and they say it has several health benefits, such as aiding digestion and relieving stress.</p>
  632. <h3>14. Ethiopian Coffee</h3>
  633. <div id="attachment_2832" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2832" class="size-full wp-image-2832" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN.jpg" alt="Ethiopia’s Traditional Coffee Ceremony That Has Withstood The Test Of Time" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN.jpg 1280w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN-600x338.jpg 600w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN-300x169.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ethiopian-coffee-CGTN-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p id="caption-attachment-2832" class="wp-caption-text">Typical Ethiopian coffee. [Photo by CGTN]</p></div>Ethiopian coffee is very popular throughout the world, not to mention its place among the most popular African drinks. It has a unique flavor and history. Coffee is a social drink in Ethiopia, and it signifies hospitality. It&#8217;s a result of Ethiopian coffee growing &#8211; the largest in Africa.</p>
  634. <h3>15. Nigerian Palm Wine</h3>
  635. <div id="attachment_39571" style="width: 1257px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-39571" class="size-full wp-image-39571" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine.jpg" alt="palm wine in nigeria" width="1247" height="1247" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine.jpg 1247w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-300x300.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-150x150.jpg 150w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-768x768.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-810x810.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-1140x1140.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Palm-wine-96x96.jpg 96w" sizes="(max-width: 1247px) 100vw, 1247px" /><p id="caption-attachment-39571" class="wp-caption-text">Nigerian palm wine. Photo/Igbo conference</p></div>
  636. <p>Nigerians make palm wine from the sap of palm trees and it is popular in many parts of Africa. It has a sweet taste and is usually drunk by itself or with food.</p>
  637. <h3>16. Umqombothi</h3>
  638. <div id="attachment_5354" style="width: 1636px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5354" class="size-full wp-image-5354" src="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24.jpg" alt="Umqombothi meaning" width="1626" height="1080" srcset="https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24.jpg 1626w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-300x199.jpg 300w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-768x510.jpg 768w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-810x538.jpg 810w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-1140x757.jpg 1140w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-1320x877.jpg 1320w, https://seeafricatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Umqombothi-News-24-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1626px) 100vw, 1626px" /><p id="caption-attachment-5354" class="wp-caption-text">Umqombothi. [Photo/ News 24]</p></div><a href="https://seeafricatoday.com/culture/umqombothi-meaning/">Umqombothi is a traditional South African beer</a> represents South Africa&#8217;s cultural heritage and  most popular African drinks.. It’s a symbol of community, celebration, and ancestral connection across many South African households. This traditional brew is traditionally made at home using a simple mix of natural ingredients — crushed corn malt, maize meal, ground sorghum malt, yeast, and water. Each ingredient contributes to Umqombothi’s distinctive flavour and texture.</p>
  639. <p>Once brewed, the result is a thick, creamy brown liquid with a slightly sour taste and a relatively low alcohol content. The mild alcohol level comes from a natural fermentation process driven by yeast, sourced from the roots of the <strong>moerwortel</strong> plant (<em>Glia gummifera</em>).</p>
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