A vibrant eight-day ceremony where Swati maidens present reeds to the Queen Mother, captured in a viral Instagram video.
Rain Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII brought Balobedu culture to the Zulu Reed Dance as thousands of maidens celebrated their heritage.
The racial diversity at the 2026 Zulu Reed Dance marked an interesting cultural milestone, as two young maidens stood out from the crowd.
Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ...