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Cultural Wear and Fabrics from Southern Africa

Cultural Wear and Fabrics from Southern Africa

From Shweshwe worn in Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa to Samacaca worn in Angola, we explore some of the fabrics and cultural wear worn in southern Africa.

Fashion, CultureOtto Gumaelius24 April 2020Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malwai, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Samakaka, Samaxaxa, Letoitse, Leteise, Lihiya, Sidvwaba, Sicolo, Lijobo, Sakila, Sidvxashi, Seanamarena, Chitenje, Kitenge, Chitenge, Capulana, Ndjiti, Xithango, Ximangelani, Ohorokova, Otjikaiva, Umbhaco, Incebetha, Iqhiya, Ixakatho, ingcawa, inxili, Retso, Shona, Jira re RetsoComment

Rest in Peace Oliver Mtukudzi - An Obituary

Rest in Peace Oliver Mtukudzi - An Obituary

It is with immense sadness that we learn of Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's passing earlier on this afternoon, January 23rd, in Harare, Zimbabwe.

People, MusicOtto Gumaelius23 January 2019Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe, TukuComment

Lozikeyi Dlodlo

Ndlovukazi Lozikeyi Dlodlo was the regent queen of the Ndebele kingdom after King Lobengula’s death in 1894. She was a fierce force against the colonising forces trying to take over Matabeleland.

People, HistoryOtto Gumaelius12 October 2018Lozikeyi Dlodlo, Ndebele, Zimbabwe, Impi Yehlok'elibomvu, The War of the Red Axe, Matabele, Lobengula

Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana

Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana was a spirit medium of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. She was a leading figure in the first revolt (Chimurenga) against the British South Africa Company's colonisation in 1986.

People, HistoryOtto Gumaelius5 October 2018Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana, Mbuya Nehanda, Chimurenga, Shona, ZimbabweComment

Mokomoto Kalanga Traditional Dance

Mokomoto is one of the many lively traditional dances of the Kalanga people of Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Culture, DanceOtto Gumaelius13 December 2017Ngwao Letshwao, Kalanga, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Dance, Traditional Music, MokomotoComment

Launch of Taste of Southern Africa Festival UK

Launch of Taste of Southern Africa Festival UK

On October 21st in London, marimba percussionist Otto Gumaelius launched the Taste of Southern Africa Festival, a weekend of activities celebrating the cultural arts of southern Africa.

EventsOtto Gumaelius23 October 2017Taste of Southern Africa, Marimba, Mbira, Drumming, Singing, Dance, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South AfricaComment

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia (and previously Namibia and Zimbabwe) all share the same national anthem, but does anyone know who actually composed the song?

HistoryOtto Gumaelius28 September 2017South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, Enoch Sontonga, ANC, African National Congress, Mungu Ibaraki Afrika, Ishe Komborera AfrikaComment

Ambuya Beauler Dyoko

The late Beauler Dyoko is credited as being the first female mbira recording artist in Zimbabwe.

Music, PeopleOtto Gumaelius9 September 2017Mbira, Beauler Dyoko, Zimbabwe, Shona, HarareComment