Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 14.4K Ghana Culture When it comes to African hairdos, or atleast the most popular ones, identifying what they are called is fairly simple across all regions of the world. Braids is braids, Afro hair is afro, Corn rows is corn rows, sometimes cane rows, and so one. More Articles You Would Love Mish Mega Introduces Super Cool Casual Wear At #AFWk CR18 #HOTSHOTS: After A Week Actress Nadia Buari Does A Birthday Shoot With Ghanaian Photographer TwinsDntBeg, Fans Calls Out The Photographer For Completely Changing The Actress Complexion And Face. But there is one hairdo, in particular, that doesn’t abide by these characteristics. In fact according to followers on FashionGHANA.com, when asked what the hairdo was called in their own country, we received over 30 different names for each country. The hairstyle is executed in many ways, the most common is having small afro puffs pulled in segments. Another way is having your braids coiled up in buns. In Ghana here, the hairstyle is popularly known as Nteku Nteku, although it is not a very popular hairdo in Ghana. Surprisingly, the name is different in almost every corner of the earth. Check out some terms used to describe it around the world courtesy of fashionghana.com followers. Ghana – Nteku Nteku St Lucia – Pepper Seed Curacao – Siboyo SA, Xhosa – Amancanca USA/Zambia – Bantu Knots Cameroon – Bikidi/Les Rouleaux St. Vincent – Hog Bubby Guinea – Choux Surinam – Motjo Cumba Ethiopia – Kabu Kabu Congo – Fioti Fioti Jamaica – Chiney Bumps UK – China Bumps Guadeloupe – Caca Cabrit Sudan – Kakat South Africa – Maphondo Liberia – Chicken Pupu (not s Malawi – Zingongo Togo – Boyebesse Uganda – Bututua Kenya/Swahili – Matutu Madagascar – Dodoko Trinidad – Cork Screws Cape Verde – Carapita See a few looks below….. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Knixia and Knaomi Smith (@knixandkna) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ash🌻 Self-acceptance & Mental Health (@ashparaskevas) View this post on Instagram A post shared by AzareahS DMV Loctician/Stylist (@sanctuaryhairartist) View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFRICANISM (@africaniism) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sherine Kofi (@kickinitkofistyle) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ediblush Beauty Hub (@frowithediblush) View this post on Instagram A post shared by O Blog da loja 2RD Semijoias (@2rdsemijoias_blog) UPCOMING TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.