Pictured below are young mothers of the Himba carrying infants in their traditional baby carriers looking over the Kunene River. It is said by their tradition the mothers of the young pregnant women can calculate the time of their daughters birth, this is by counting moon cycles. On the last few days before the birth, the mother would point at… Read more

Amongst the girls of the Himba tribe of Namibia the “Moon Cycle” celebration occurs after the girls first menstruation cycle. This ritual honors transformation from girlhood to womanhood by anointing her into an Afrikan queen. For five days the Himba women will sing, dance and share stories late into the night. The Himba society celebrates… Read more

“If you know your language and can also speak other languages, that is empowerment”.
(by accomplished Kenyan Writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o)

Part 2……i’ll leave this right here.