Africa Essays

Santeria is an Afro-Cuban religion that stems from the Yoruba faith which originated in southwestern Nigeria; it also finds many inspirations from West African neighbors that share similar practices and beliefs (Brandon 1991:55). Afro-Cuban religions often provide a unique mixture of traditional African religions intermixed with a few Christian or …

In August of 2011, Nivea started a “giving a damn” about your looks campaign that focused on body shave. In an ad that ultimately referred to African American men with overgrown hair and facial hair “uncivilized”, the racy ad sparked major controversy over the true intentions of the advertisement. The …

How important was the Supreme Court in the development of African-American civil rights in the years 1950 to 1962? The Supreme Court made a number of decisions regarding education in this time period, for example, in source C, The Supreme Court made a decision in 1950 in regards to McLaurin …

Bathing is an integral part of daily routine in every Indian’s life. Special occasions call for holy dips in sacred rivers and lakes as enumerated by the scriptures. That a bath keeps us healthy through personal hygiene is a well known fact. But there are other aspects as well that …

* Has maintained one of the world’s highest economic growth rates since independence in 1966 from British. * Animals are tourist attractions. * It’s the largest Cattle exporter in the African continent. * The People there are mostly Christians. * Bogobe is a Porridge prepared from sorghum, millet or maize. …

The advent of European colonialism radically altered the Igbo consciousness and compelled them to draw upon opportunities of the ‘new order’ to meet social and economic demands. The twentieth century was a period when the Nigerian people had to come to terms with the ‘new order’ introduced by their forceful …

1. How would you interpret the meaning of this story? a. In the story, Gordimer connects the two races as victims of the injustices of apartheid. The protagonist, Marais Van der Vyver’s shows interest in the “black boy,” Lucas a victim of freak accident, negligence, and ultimately apartheid. In the …

The legacies of cultural syncretism in Africa, and the Americas have been compared and contrasted with the resistance to cultural change Westerners encounter in China and India. The cultural factors that caused these different outcomes are discussed. This discussion is followed by the legacies that the differences in types of …

Pounded yam is smooth dough of mashed yam often eaten with a vegetable soup or stew. It is sometimes called “Iyan”. It is much like mashed potatoes, but smoother, heavier, and tastier. Pounded yam is classified as a special delicacy and highly prestigious meal all over Africa. Traditionally, pounded yam …

This assignment is based on the comparison of African slavery as against East Indian indentureship. It includes the position with which I have taken and evidence to prove my point. Body It is my view to argue that East Indian indentureship was not similar to African slavery. I take this …