African Traditions

Been having interesting discussions with members of the old generation from different ethnic backgrounds. The coolest thing about these people is that you get to learn so much from them that you would not learn from TV, FB, Twitter or on many modern sites. The treasure trove of knowledge is amazing, and soooooo interesting.

The best part is getting info on all these interesting practices that Africans have and the preparations and attire involved( I use the word have because contrary to popular belief what happens in Nairobi applies to the rest of Kenya so that means guys in shagz still practice them).

So in essence it makes me wonder what position I would be in if the zungs' hadn't colonised us and if I would have existed at all! And if I had, would I have like 16 tois, mbotching my behind off, be pulling a zuma (being a mkemwenza) and missing a vital part of my anatomy (yep the part that they amputate from mamas for most of African cultures). Kinda makes you wonder where you would be right now and how much of your background's practices you know and practice.

As I head to our brothers down south tomorrow, lets see what interesting practices they have there, siku njema people (despite the cold) (",)