The meaning of Waist Beads in the Hausa Culture
In traditional Hausa societies, waist beads, called Jigida in the local language, are quite common and are equally worn by both young and old women. It is not in anyway...
The meaning of Waist Beads in the Hausa Culture
In traditional Hausa societies, waist beads, called Jigida in the local language, are quite common and are equally worn by both young and old women. It is not in anyway...
ByBrianna Penermon
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Nneka Gigi - Adorn the Crown, Adorn the Body, C...
Guest Blog by: Nneka Gigi IG: @nnekagigi Peace Tribe, I am relearning how to love my body and I know you might be in this lifelong learning circle as well. It...
Nneka Gigi - Adorn the Crown, Adorn the Body, C...
Guest Blog by: Nneka Gigi IG: @nnekagigi Peace Tribe, I am relearning how to love my body and I know you might be in this lifelong learning circle as well. It...
ByBrianna Penermon
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The Significance of Waist Beads in Igbo Culture
Waist beads, known as Mgbájà in the Igbo language, are very popular among both young Igbo girls and married women. These ornaments are typically made with beads, copper, corals, stones,...
The Significance of Waist Beads in Igbo Culture
Waist beads, known as Mgbájà in the Igbo language, are very popular among both young Igbo girls and married women. These ornaments are typically made with beads, copper, corals, stones,...
ByBrianna Penermon
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Rebbecca Bakre - Hidden Gems of Culture
My relationship with waist beads didn’t get a fair start. It was actually pretty toxic. Let me explain! My Nigerian Yoruba family did not practice any traditions around waist beads,...
Rebbecca Bakre - Hidden Gems of Culture
My relationship with waist beads didn’t get a fair start. It was actually pretty toxic. Let me explain! My Nigerian Yoruba family did not practice any traditions around waist beads,...
ByBrianna Penermon
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Olamide Iyanda - You Need to Gain Weight
Olamide Iyanda is a Content Marketer & The Founder of  Naija Girl Talks PodcastBeing Nigerian American, I always found my body was in a constant crossfire between two worlds. By...
Olamide Iyanda - You Need to Gain Weight
Olamide Iyanda is a Content Marketer & The Founder of  Naija Girl Talks PodcastBeing Nigerian American, I always found my body was in a constant crossfire between two worlds. By...
BySofia Thompson
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Body Image: What Is It And How Can We Protect It?
Let’s talk body image. You have probably seen plenty of discussion on body image, body satisfaction, and body positivity but what is body image? When people say body image what are they actually...
Body Image: What Is It And How Can We Protect It?
Let’s talk body image. You have probably seen plenty of discussion on body image, body satisfaction, and body positivity but what is body image? When people say body image what are they actually...
ByDr. Speshal Walker Gautier
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