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? Read More HistoryOtto Gumaelius28 September 2017South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, Enoch Sontonga, ANC, African National Congress, Mungu Ibaraki Afrika, Ishe Komborera AfrikaComment
The Origins Of Leteise (Shweshwe / Ujamani) Fabric Leteise is a popular fabric worn by Batswana women. It is also popular amongst the Xhosa of South Africa and Basotho of Lesotho. Many consider it a traditional fabric, but is it? Read More Culture, FashionOtto Gumaelius22 September 2017Letoitse, Botswana, Geremane, German Print, Shweshwe, Leteise, Xhosa, Lesotho Comment
Ambuya Beauler Dyoko The late Beauler Dyoko is credited as being the first female mbira recording artist in Zimbabwe. Read More Music, PeopleOtto Gumaelius9 September 2017Mbira, Beauler Dyoko, Zimbabwe, Shona, HarareComment
