Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu was a 19th-century ruler of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day South Africa. He is known for his military tactics and innovations, which transformed the Zulu army into a formidable force that was able to resist colonial expansion for several decades. #ruler #kingdom
Read MoreShangaan hunting
Shangaan hunting is a traditional practice from the Shangaan people of Southern Africa, characterized by their knowledge of the bush and their use of traditional hunting methods for food and cultural practices. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
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Informal drinking establishments found in many African communities, often run by women, which serve as social hubs and community gathering places. #informal #drinking
Read MoreShekere
The shekere is a percussion instrument commonly used in West Africa and the Caribbean. It consists of a gourd covered with a net of beads or shells, which are shaken to produce a rhythmic sound. The shekere is often used in traditional music and dance. #used #percussion
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A traditional Congolese musical instrument, which is used in communal musical performances and is an important symbol of cultural identity and heritage. #musical #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreShilha Script
Shilha script is a writing system used to write the Shilha language of Morocco. It is an alphabet script, with each symbol representing a consonant or vowel sound, and is written from left to right. #writing #system Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreShilluk Creation Story
The Shilluk people of South Sudan believe that the world was created by a god named Juok, who created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Shilluk creation story, Juok also created the first humans from a lump of clay, and gave them the knowledge of farming and fishing. #created…
Read MoreShisima
Shisima is a popular game in East Africa, particularly in Kenya. The game is played on a board with nine holes, and the goal is to move your pieces to the opposite side of the board while blocking your opponent’s moves. #game #board Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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Shisimia is a traditional game played in Kenya and Tanzania. The game involves two teams throwing sticks or stones at each other’s team members, with the goal of knocking them down. #game #traditional
Read MoreShona Cosmology
Shona cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Shona people of Zimbabwe, which involves a system of spirits and ancestors that are believed to inhabit the natural world. The Shona believe that the spirits of ancestors can provide guidance and protection to the living. #system #spirits Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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