The historical background of the Luba Empire is one of the most renowned Afrikan states, along with the Mali Empire, Songhay Empire, the Kingdom of Asante, Zulu Empire, Kongo Empire, Mongo Kingdom, Lunda Empire, the Kingdom of Buganda, the Kingdom of the Mwami of Kivu or Rwanda or the Empire of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. Archaeologists… Read more

Carrying a baby especially on the back with a loincloth (or another type) is another ancient African tradition. With this method of carrying everyday daily duties can be carried out as well as preserve the back through the distribution of the weight of the child. Also importantly this method connects mother/father to child (to his or her… Read more

Birds are held in high regard in Afrikan religion because of their ability to cross the barriers among humans, spirits, space and time. As with many Afrikan religious systems, this belief is based on observable phenomena. Birds thrive on land, in water and in the sky. The chicken or the bird may be the most sacrificed animal in Afrikan… Read more

Within Afrikan tradition, the carrying of load on the head is an ancient age old technique that is adopted by both men and women. This technique from studies is said to help distribute the weight evenly throughout the body, the stabilisers of the neck and back automatically engage. This helps protect the spine from compression, find its axis… Read more