Petals of the African Woman, Part 2

As stated in part one of this article, there is an ignorance or misconception of Africa by many based on a biased reporting by the media. To many people all Africans in particular women all fit a particular stereotype.

Africa however has the greatest disparity of looks and cultures. Some have adopted Western cultures while others have retained the traditional cultures with pride. Some are light skinned while others are of a darker shade. In this second part we explore the many faces of the African woman from the various regions with a focus on South, Central and West Africa.

South Africa and Central Africa



The face of a South African woman with traditional cape



South Africa is the region in the Southern part of Africa.

Zulu women in traditional attire

According to the United Nations geographical scheme, the nations considered to be in the Southern part of Africa are the Republic of Southern Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland.

 Traditional dancers, Zimbabwe


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