Ulwazi Fieldworkers: December

An albino maiden poses with other young women in advance of the Zulu Zulu Reed Dance
An albino maiden poses with other young women in advance of the Zulu Zulu Reed Dance

While all eyes are on Africa and talk of an African Renaissance abounds, there are still many naysayers out there who view African customs and traditions as archaic, and in opposition to development. This month Nkosikhona Duma set about debunking some of the myths, and correcting the inaccuracies that surround issues such as traditional healers, and the early development of African society.

Follow the links below to read Nkosikhona’s fascinating articles, as well other stories written by our Ulwazi fieldworkers during the month of December:

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