Buganda

Description Uganda is a third world country, dealing with extreme poverty, it is a landlocked country located in East Central Africa, west of Kenya and east of the democratic Republic of Congo. The absolute location of Uganda is 1.0667◦N, 31.8833◦E. The climate conditions in Uganda is tropical, generally wet, with two dry season December to February and June to August. Uganda is a under developed country with land condition mostly of plateau with a rim of mountains. Location of Uganda in the world

Africa, being the second largest continent in the world, has a total population of about 700 million people. The main trading ports go through South Africa making it the powerhouse of the region (Africa-An Overview). Africa has a very diverse climate and there are a total of three different climate regions. Madagascar is home of the tropical rain forest climate, and have a year full of hot weather and heavy rain fall because they are the closest to the equator. The northern and southern regions

Maggie’s Southern appearance. Hence, it was evident Dee had a higher intellectual advantage over her family and was now a symbol of the Black Power Movement. To their surprise, Dee addresses them with a “Wa-su-zo-Tean-o”, which is a greeting of the Buganda people of Uganda in Eastern Africa meaning “Good morning.” This information, along with her new style gave out Dee’s reason of change; she was undoubtedly trying to reconnect to her African roots. However, we cannot dismiss the way the author divided

After World War II had ended, colonial countries all over the world began to take advantage of the decline in power of the old European imperialist countries to invoke independent movements in order to gain their own independent from imperialism. Followed the wake of these movements, most colonial countries were able to gain their freedom. However, there is still a region where imperialist countries still managed to hold on to their power. This region is Africa. There seemed to be many issues that

Sex is a sensitive topic in most culture. Individuals tend to be uncomfortable when asked about sex and gender preference. In traditional African cultures, sex is not often a topic discussed and when it is, it is whispered amongst women or considered a man’s topic of discussion and only for those that are married. It is often taboo in such religiously pious societies to express that you are interested in dating or sex. More taboo are talks of being interested in the same sex. In a constricting society

habit and good breeding” (document 93, page 429) further indicating his disapproval of the spread of this threat. Daudi Chwa intended to advocate for their native traditions by comparing and contrasting them with Christianity and demonstrating that Buganda was already civilized without the influence of Europeans prior to the colonization. Daudi Chwa compared their traditional institution of justice where punishment was inflicted on those who broke the moral code, and used those who had been diminished

the majority of its neighbors in East Africa. It was initially intruded into by the Arab traders led by Speke and the British explorers led by Stanley in 1862 and 1875 respectively. They both paid homage to Mutesa who was the King (kabaka) of the Buganda. Uganda remained predominantly under the colony of the British until 1962 when they were granted internal self government by Britain (History World, 2011). Uganda is a country that covers 7,108 sq mi in area and a host of 33.3 million people found

entirely distinct, it encompasses the processes and practices of a culture; it can be something as simple as a traditional recipe or daily ritual. In some cases tangible and intangible elements can be linked very close together, for example the Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi in Kampala, Uganda, represents a physical site, a built heritage, but it also represents a place of spirit, full of traditions, rituals and rites for the Baganda people. A culture is dependent on a particular person or group, in a

In several countries, we’re seeing mere evidence of the emergence of sub cultural power and influence. Why? Basic factors include immigration and the rise of religious fundamentalism. Equally important seems to be the growing desire among ethnic groups for independence from the groups that dominate the nations in which they find themselves. In recent years, for example, the cultural identity is effective in mobilizing people in defense of national identity. Typically, such effects promote the “national

banana leaves. Dancing is the most prevalent art form expressed in Uganda. The main dance displayed in Uganda is the Kiganda, in which performers move their lower body to the beat of a drum. One version of this dance is performed in honor of the Buganda King. The Tamenhalbunga is a dance done by the Basoga tribe members to commemorate love and friendship. The Alur people residing along the West Nile perform the traditional Agwal dance. (Habeeb) Dance is a major part of most ceremonies and special