Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 11.9K The Himba tribe are a native tribe based in Namibia, northern Nambia to be specific, in the Kunene Region (formerly Kaokoland) on the other side of the Kunene River in southern Angola. Culturally distinguishable from the Herero people, the OvaHimba are a semi-nomadic, pastoralist people and speak OtjiHimba, a variety of Herero, which belongs to the Bantu family within Niger–Congo. The OvaHimba are semi-nomadic as they have base homesteads where crops are cultivated but may have to move within the year depending on rainfall and where there is access to water. More Articles You Would Love See All Guests At Heineken Lagos Fashion And Design Week 2015 Press Cocktail Runway Ghana 2017 Model Competition Set To Take Place In Tema The OvaHimba are polygamous, with the average Himba man being husband to two wives at the same time. They also practice early arranged marriages. Young Himba girls are married to male partners chosen by their fathers. This happens from the onset of puberty, which may mean that girls aged 10 or below are married off. This practice is illegal in Namibia, and even some OvaHimba contest it, but it is nevertheless widespread. Among the Himba people, it is customary as a rite of passage to circumcise boys before puberty. Upon marriage, a Himba boy is considered a man. A Himba girl is not considered a fully-fledged woman until she bears a child. Popular Ghanaian Youtuber, Wode Maya paid a visit to the Himba Village to find out more about this intriguing group of people, the myths and realities. Source: Wikipedia Also see/read… PICS: See The Amazing Himba Tribe Of Namibia & Their Fabulous Hair Styles (Caution/Nudity) PICS: The Details In The Traditional Himba Women Hairdos Is Far More Trendy Than Any Modern Styles PICS: Meet The Stylish African Mwila Tribe That Could Inspire Hairstyles & Accessory Fashion For Years Read More Like This On Namibia Culture UPCOMING TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You PICS: Kanye West’s Wife Censori Turns Heads As She Steps Out In Public... #MODELCRUSH: From The Smiling Coast To The West, Meet The Adorable Gambian Dark-Skinned... #HOTSHOTS: “I’M AFRICAN, OF COURSE I KIPETAKA!” Editorial Shoot Paying Homage To The... #HOTSHOTS: Sholtz Ruberto’s ‘Desert Storm’ Look: A Magnificent Editorial Depiction for A Lady... VIDEO: Award Winning Designer Abigail Boison Of Style By Magbrien To Represent Ghana... VIDEO: KIPETAKE – The Official Name For The Spiral Braids Trend Originating From... VIDEO: Office Of Diaspora Affairs Spend Ghanaian Tax Dollars To Give Kai Cenat... CULTURE SHOCK ISSUE Unveiled: Redefining the Narrative Of African Style With Groundbreaking Editorials VIDEO: Burna Boy’s Fashion Stylist Tries To Stop Him From Throwing His Expensive... #OOTD: Tanzania’s Nandy’s Mesmerizing Elegance Is Undoubtedly Red-Carpet Symphony in Black 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.