African Braids: Their History, Appropriation and how to Appreciate them

The discovery of ancient stone paintings depicting women with cornrows in North Africa shows that braids date back thousands of years. A specific look could indicate the clan you belonged to, your marital status or your age; and these hairstyles were passed down through the matriarchs of each generation.
Guest lecturers: Wunmi Idowu is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, instructor, performer, producer and the Founder and Director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. Wunmi began performing traditional dance styles at the age of 3 in her hometown of Lagos, Nigeria. She moved to Alberta from Nigeria in 1992, and later decided to influence change by using the transformative power of the arts. More info: woezoafrica.com/
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