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South African food

Samp and beans is a traditional, hearty South African staple made by simmering dried corn kernels (samp) and sugar beans together until soft and creamy. Known as umngqusho in Xhosa, it is often flavored with onions, curry spices, or butter, and pairs perfectly with stews or braai meat.

it’s so cold ngathi i’m inside a Xhosa womans heart

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Igwijo

Gwijo is a practice of collective singing deeply embedded in South African Xhosa culture that takes the form of call and response (“I say something//You say something; I hear you//You hear me; We’re in dialogue together”). Because Gwijo uses no instruments (other than human voices), it could be... read more

Oh no... Help 🫢

Long story short I told my mom when I was 15 years old that I'll get a tattoo when I'm 18.. I did it because I was celebrating my first year in university when I was 18, I got 2 tattoos and only now when I'm 27 years old my mom found out🫢. And my mom is Xhosa, 🙆🏽someone please take me in your... read more

Initiation.

Ulwaluko, traditional circumcision, and initiation from childhood to adulthood is an ancient initiation rite practiced (though not exclusively) by the Xhosa people and is commonly practiced throughout South Africa. The ritual is traditionally intended as a teaching institution, to prepare young... read more

Did you know

Qongqothwane is a traditional song of the Xhosa people of South Africa. It is sung at weddings to bring good fortune. In the western world it is mainly known as The Click Song. The Xhosa title literally means "knock-knock beetle", which is a popular name for various species of darkling beetles that... read more