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  Nov 20, 2022

Bogwera – a Circumcision Rite of Passage that Marked the Transition from Boyhood to Manhood in Botswana

Prior to the arrival of western, colonial Christianity, most African ethnicities made a...

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  Sep 30, 2022

African Girls Learned About Womanhood through Bojale, a Rite of Passage Practiced in Botswana

Initiation rites are ceremonies performed when people take on a new role in...

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  Sep 30, 2022

What is in an African Name: Identity and Naming Ceremonies in African Traditional Culture

Choosing a name for an African child is a sacred event with overwhelming...

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  Sep 30, 2022

Patlo, an Important Tradition During Marriage Ceremonies in Southern Africa

Marriage is one of the most important institutions in society universally. This is...

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  Aug 21, 2022

Botsetsi: Maternity Leave in the Traditional African Setting

In Setswana culture, practices like Botsetsi constitute a way of life upheld quite...

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  Aug 21, 2022

The Practice of Paying Bride Price in Traditional African Marriages

The custom of paying bride price is widely practiced in Africa and although...

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