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AFRICA UMOJA: The Spirit of Togetherness is a two hour explosion of song and dance performed for Kings, Presidents and members of the public in over 50 countries worldwide. It is easy to understand how AFRICA UMOJA packed theatres around the world over the years. This is musical theatre at its exhilarating best.
The Shebeen Queen
The original meaning of a 'Shebeen' is a place where alcoholic beverages were sold without a license. In African traditions the assignment of alcohol brewing was given to the women, so in keeping with tradition, many shebeen's were operated by women who were called: Shebeen Queens.
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What is a SANGOMA?
For harmony between the living and the dead, vital for a trouble-free life, the sangomas believe that the ancestors must be shown respect through ritual and animal sacrifice.
EGOLI – The City of Gold
Egoli is the Zulu name for Johannesburg, the city where all the gold mines are. Johannesburg is aslo known as Jozi, Joburg, Joni or Joeys, abbreviated as JHB - EGOLI is
ZULU MEN ATTIRE
The fur worn on the upper arms and below the knees is referred to as amaShoba. It is worn to give the appearance of greater bulk to the body so in battle the zulu men appear larger and stronger.
Gumboot Dancing in Africa Umoja
Gumboot dancing has now become a world-known dance but was conceived by black South Africa workers as an alternative to drumming—which authorities restricted while labouring underground in the gold mines.
Rich in authenticity, it offers a glimpse of African culture in a far more legitimate way than other African pretenders on the West End - by Charlotte Skeoch
