Witch hunting
A controversial traditional practice in some African communities, which involves the persecution and killing of individuals suspected of practicing witchcraft or causing harm through supernatural means. #controversial #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWitchcraft accusations
A controversial and widespread phenomenon in many African communities, which involves the accusation and persecution of individuals suspected of practicing witchcraft or causing harm through supernatural means. #controversial #widespread Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWives of the Leopard
A secret society found in the Igbo-speaking communities of Nigeria, which is exclusively for women and emphasizes the importance of female solidarity, spiritual power, and protection. #secret #society Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWolof basket weaving
Wolof basket weaving is a traditional weaving craft from the Wolof people of Senegal, characterized by their use of natural materials such as grass, straw, and palm leaves to create intricate baskets and other woven objects for daily use and cultural practices. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWolof calendar
The Wolof people of Senegal have a traditional calendar that is based on the cycles of the moon. It has 12 months of 29 or 30 days each, with an additional month added in leap years. #people #senegal
Read MoreWolof weaving patterns
Traditional use of highly structured and precise weaving patterns by the Wolof people of Senegal, which involve the use of intricate mathematical calculations to create highly symmetrical and balanced designs. #use #highly Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWolof wrestling
Traditional form of wrestling found in Senegal, which is used in social and cultural contexts and is an important symbol of physical strength and agility. #traditional #form Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreWomen’s cooperatives
A practice found in many African communities, in which women come together to form a cooperative or business to support each other’s economic activities. #practice #found Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreWomen’s education
A growing movement in many African societies, which emphasizes the importance of education for women and girls as a means of empowerment and social progress. #growing #movement
Read MoreWomen’s entrepreneurship
A growing movement in many African societies, which seeks to support and encourage women’s entrepreneurial activities, including through access to training, capital, and networks. #growing #movement
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