With their incredibly strong jaws, ferocious attitudes, and high prey drives, hyenas are no animals to keep as pets. Although humans are not their common prey, the scavengers can attack them if need be. There are plenty of reports of hyenas killing and injuring people. They often prey on children, women, and weak men but…
Lip plates are a form of body modification that involves piercing and stretching the lower or upper lip to insert a circular disc made of clay, wood, or metal. The disc stretches the lip over time, creating a distinctive appearance valued by some cultures. Lip plates have been invented independently in different parts of the…
Elekes are associated with the Santeria tradition, where the religion’s practitioners wear necklaces and bracelets believed to have a spiritual connection to different Orishas or supernatural spirits. Elekes are, therefore, a linkage between the believers and the five deities, whose spiritual connection must be renewed and maintained periodically. So, how do you feed elekes, or…
Maybe you have never taken a tour down the mythological history. Even so, you most certainly have heard of the Marvel Universe’s Thor. While that is purely a work of fiction, there is believed to have been a Norse god of Thunder in Greek mythology. You may have also heard the names of gods such…
Elekes stands for beaded necklaces donned by the Lukumi or Santeria Religion faithfuls. The beads are usually 5, presenting supernatural entities called Oshun, Yemaya, Eshu, Chango, and Obatala. The necklaces are issued to new believers in an initiation ritual led by a Santeria religious leader. Being a consecrated necklace, it, therefore, matters when someone touches…
Kenya is undoubtedly home to several ethnicities, wildlife diversity, scenic sites, internationally acclaimed personalities like Lupita Nyong’o and Eliud Kipchoge, and last but not least, a rich assortment of traditional food. Regarding the food, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Kenyan traditional dishes. Beyond the inviting flavors and tantalizing aromas,…
Finding love is easier than keeping it. Many times, we meet a particular person, believing they are the one, only for it to end in thunder. Do you feel like you have had enough heartaches that come with breakups? Maybe it is because you haven’t met the one for you yet. There are many types…
War is a common theme in many mythologies across the globe. Humans have always sought to explain and justify the causes and consequences of violence. That is why in Africa, a continent with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, there are many gods and goddesses associated with war, each with their own stories, attributes, and…
Jealousy is a feeling commonly associated with feelings of entitlement, a sense of loss, neediness, and insecurity. These are the emotions we experience when a relationship ends. While it comes with pain and anguish, this feeling is normal and healthy for humans. It signifies our profound care for this person, recognizing their immense value in…
Kenya is home to more than 40 tribes, each with its own unique traditions and cultural practices. That means the country barely has a national dress code that can summarize or characterize the diverse traditions, ethnic preferences, or cultures as a whole. Therefore, while the vast majority of modern-day Kenyan attire borrows heavily from Western…