Haandi, Westlands, Nairobi I have been eating at Haandi at The Mall in Westlands, Nairobi for almost two decades, and it still remains my favourite Indian restaurant in Nairobi. The food is unbeatable and the service and ambiance worth writing home about. A Herdsman & Cows at The King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza, Rwanda A… Continue reading Haandi, Westlands, Nairobi & More
Category: Culture
Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda & More
READ ALSO: Pictures of Uganda Africa #10: Kampala Hotels – Red Chilli Hideaway & More Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda If I were to choose one artefact that embodies my mother’s culture for me, it would have to be this: a wooden milk pot known as ‘ekyanzi’. As explained by… Continue reading Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda & More
11 Interesting Kanga Sayings
This got me curious about what my own current collection of kangas had to offer in terms of sayings. Checking when I got home, I found that my kangas say: Tell me, do you have a favorite kanga saying? If so, what is it, what does it mean, and why do you like it so much? If… Continue reading 11 Interesting Kanga Sayings
South African Sports: Intonga & Isinaphakade Samathongo
1. Intonga Like in Kenya, South Africa also has traditional forms of stick fighting. One such form is called Intonga. Watch an Intonga fight below. READ ALSO: Gena Ethiopian Traditional Game 2. Isinaphakade Samathongo The Isinaphakade Samathongo is an esoteric ancestral combat sport practiced by the Zulus and the Xhosa in South Africa. This system emphasizes… Continue reading South African Sports: Intonga & Isinaphakade Samathongo
The Festivals of Zanzibar & More to Do on the Island
READ ALSO: Zanzibar Best Places to Stay: Long Stays in Stone Town & More READ ALSO: 6 Fun Outfits for Music Festival Styles The Festivals of Zanzibar: Sauti za Busara & More Zanzibar usually hosts three international festivals each year: Sauti za Busara music festival in February, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in July, and the… Continue reading The Festivals of Zanzibar & More to Do on the Island