Be my Guide to Your East African City #2: What’s Your Favorite Nightlife Spot?

Hi again! Ready to answer the next question about your East African city? Before we get to that, allow me first to thank all who responded to the previous question in this series (the one about your favorite restaurant), with special thanks going out to Brett Harrison of Aliens and Strangers, who despite living in… Continue reading Be my Guide to Your East African City #2: What’s Your Favorite Nightlife Spot?

Be my Guide to Your East African City #1: What’s Your Favorite Restaurant?

Happy New Year, dear Reader! I hope you had a wonderful festive season and that this year brings you the fulfillment of your most heartfelt desires! Towards the end of last year, I was asked to complete a questionnaire on Dar es Salaam that would be used as a city guide on an American fashion… Continue reading Be my Guide to Your East African City #1: What’s Your Favorite Restaurant?

Memorable 20th Century Dance

The 20th century saw an explosion of new dance forms that reflected profound social, political, and technological changes. From the rise of jazz and swing to the emergence of hip hop and contemporary dance, 20th century dance was marked by innovation, rebellion against tradition, and global cross-pollination. Here’s a broad overview, organized by major movements… Continue reading Memorable 20th Century Dance

Dress in Kiswahili Is Called & More About the Beautiful Swahili Culture in 2025

Dress in Swahili Is Called/Dress in Kiswahili Is Called Dress in Kiswahili is called nguo. Nguo can sometimes be a generic term for clothing/attire, though, so context is important. If you would like to speak specifically of a long dress that is a bit dress-up, then the word to use is gauni (from the English… Continue reading Dress in Kiswahili Is Called & More About the Beautiful Swahili Culture in 2025

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