Everything you need to live well All over the world, we have interesting lifestyles that are integral parts that dictate customs on various ceremonies, from birth to death and even marriage. In Africa alone, we have over three thousand tribes and each of them has their peculiar customs. Here are five unique African traditions from different parts of the continent. Kidnap the bride! Himba tribe. Photo: Matador Network If you’re marrying into the Himba tribe of Namibia, one thing you’d have to prepare for is being kidnapped, as a bride. During this process, you’re well taken care of with your wardrobe being worked on, and given a proper beauty treatment which involves the hair and skin smeared in herbs and butterfat, before being crowned in expensive jewellery. They dress the bride up in a pure leather headdress called okor and after the ceremony, they plaster her in butterfat ointment signifying acceptance into the family. Children before marriage A man fro...