Tag: art

• Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year: Why It Has Become a Cultural Phenomenon

  Nov 10

  The announcement of Ukhozi FM’s Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka on New Year’s Eve is a significant cultural event in South Africa, transcending various demographics. Originating in the 1980s, it has grown… more ›

• Imikhosi Yesizwe SamaZulu: Living Heritage in a Changing World

  Sep 15

  The Zulu ceremonies, imikhosi yesizwe, serve as vital connections to culture and history, embodying unity, empowerment, and respect for traditions. Key events include Umkhosi weLembe, honoring King Shaka’s legacy; Umkhosi… more ›

• The Zulu Parade Controversy: Cultural Resistance or Harmful Appropriation?

  Apr 17

  The Zulu parade in New Orleans, originating in 1909 as a form of Black American resistance, reflects a complex interplay between cultural representation and appropriation. Initially a satirical response to… more ›