Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colours and shapes and may also include ...

ONE of the many ornaments that have dominated women's feminism and sexuality from time immemorial in Africa are waist beads. Waist beads called Chisasa among the Bemba and Bulungu for Tongas or Ulungu ...

Although it has always been an element of culture in the African custom, today, many more people have fallen in love with the idea of having it on or having someone they love wearing them. Waist beads ...

Sometimes she sets the mood for romance with her man by tying a bunch of sweet scents on her waist beads Ohangla musician Otieno Aloka sings that Kanungo e Teko (the waist is where the strength lies).

Donna Storey’s waist bead journey began as a result of her weight loss journey. The Baltimore native, entrepreneur and author of “Waistbeads and Western Society: A Sisterhood…” told the AFRO, “It ...

Beads have been utilized across various African cultures for adornment, cultural significance, and spiritual purposes for many years. The waist bead in particular, has consistently been a generational ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that aims to make the wearer feel sensual and grounded. The beads serve as an ongoing reminder to be more aware and loving toward your body. Waist beads ...

Waist beads are a traditional accessory worn for various reasons, ranging from weight monitoring to sex appeal and even cultural significance. For those who wish to use waist beads to complement their ...

Waist beads for weight management can help a person monitor their weight. How tightly the beads fit or whether they’ve changed position can indicate whether someone has lost or gained weight. Waist ...

Waist beads Only few Kenyans understand why coastal women sport waist beads or shanga The shanga are more than an accessory or fashion statement Women have worn shanga as a rite of passage and even to ...