Beauty is worse than wine; it intoxicates both the holder and beholder- Aldous Huxley. It is safe to say that whatever fashion or beauty trend is in vogue now has a history of existence, and as such, ...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — The bellowing of a bull before a ritual slaughter is a joyous sign to many South Africans that their ancestors have accepted the animal’s sacrifice. But to others, it is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black History Month is only 28 days but Black love is forever—and there are several wedding traditions that honor both your ...

A video of the wedding of an Indian groom and a Russian bride is going viral on social media. During the shoe-stealing ceremony, the sister-in-law is seen making a bizarre demand. She demanded three ...

Zambia's capital Lusaka was the site of rioting and xenophobic violence in April, with disgruntled locals sabotaging businesses belonging to foreign nationals, including Rwandan refugees. The riots ...

Rock art is widespread across southern Africa and includes a wide range of depictions such as human figures, animals, dots, handprints, and other painted or engraved imagery on rock surfaces. The rock ...

A cross-cultural wedding ritual drew major attention online as a Nigerian groom participated in a traditional ceremony to honour his South African bride’s customs The heartfelt moment, guided by ...

LAGOS — African leaders, jurists, and anti-trafficking advocates have launched what they described as a "moral rebellion" to rescue the continent from the scourge of ritual killings and human ...

Do crazy mother-in-laws, exhausting dress fittings and tacky traditions have you stressed out while planning your wedding? Well, these eight weird wedding rituals from around the world will make you ...

A mating ritual in Northern Sudan is hotter than the Sahara but not for everyone to see. It has no official name, only a few simple rules apply, and, like all matters of the heart and the loins, the ...

It’s the final day of February, and since the last 28 days have included Valentine’s Day as well as Black History Month, chances are some of you might be ending the month newly engaged. According to ...