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Agbogho Mmuo, or Maiden Spirits are annual performances held during the dry season in the Nri-Awka area in the northern part of the Igbos' traditional territory in Nigeria. Performed only by men wearing masks , the masquerades imitate the character of adolescent girls, exaggerating the girls' beauty and movements.
Yoruba agbada Igbo men wearing isiagu and traditional hat. Nigerians usually dress casually because of the hot climate. However, both formal and traditional clothing are also worn. Many African cultures have a characteristic traditional style of dress that is important to their heritage. [1] Traditional garments worn in Nigeria include:
A similar style is also seen in depictions of the ancient Cushitic people of the Horn of Africa, who appear to be wearing this style of braids as far back as 2000 B.C. [19] In Nubia, the remains of a young girl wearing cornrows has been dated to 550–750 A.D. [20] Cornrows have also been documented in the ancient Nok civilization in Nigeria ...
Meghan Markles and Daniel Martin. Unique Nicole/WireImage ; Monica Schipper/Getty Images Meghan Markle is “so good” at doing her own hair and makeup while on her tour of Nigeria, makeup artist ...
Slippin "Slippin" means not paying attention and being caught off guard. When you're slippin, you're losing control. This happens when you are careless and naive and someone more street savvy ...
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The Perception Institute conducted a "Good Hair Study" using images of Black women wearing natural styles in locs, afros, twists, and other Black hairstyles. The Perception Institute is "a consortium of researchers, advocates and strategists" that uses psychological and emotional test studies to make participants aware of their racial biases.
Hearing the sizzle of a hot comb on my hair for the very first time was a rite of passage for me. At just eleven years old I sat stiff-necked in a salon chair, with the smell of smoky hair and ...