Raï
A popular form of music found in North Africa, which originated in Algeria and is characterized by its use of electronic instruments and fusion of traditional and modern styles. #popular #form
Read MoreRainbow Serpent, The
The Rainbow Serpent is a mythological creature found in many African cultures, as well as in other parts of the world. The serpent is associated with rain, fertility, and creation, and is often depicted as a benevolent force. #mythological #creature Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreRastafari
Rastafari is a modern religious movement that originated in Jamaica and has spread to other parts of the world, including Africa. It is centered on the belief in the divinity of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia and incorporates elements of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Jamaican culture, and African spirituality. #modern #religious Position in the diagram…
Read MoreReproductive health taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds reproductive health issues, particularly for women, in many African communities, often leading to lack of access to appropriate care and information. #cultural #surrounds Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreRespect for ancestors
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting ancestors as spiritual and cultural guides. #cultural #value Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreRespect for authority
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of showing respect and deference to authority figures, such as elders, chiefs, and religious leaders. #cultural #value
Read MoreRespect for cultural diversity
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of respecting and celebrating the diversity of cultures and traditions within the community. #value #many
Read MoreRespect for education
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of education and intellectual development, often through traditional forms of knowledge transmission. #cultural #value
Read MoreRespect for elders
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of showing respect and deference to older members of the community. #cultural #value
Read MoreRespect for hospitality
A cultural value in many African societies that emphasizes the importance of welcoming and providing hospitality to guests and strangers. #cultural #value
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