It is meant to hit men below the belt, quite literally, strung as it is around the waist. Atieno Adhiambo, 36, says she strips and performs a belly-dance for her husband with the beaded string hanging ...

Waist beads for weight management can help a person monitor their weight. How tightly the beads fit or whether they’ve changed position can indicate whether someone has lost or gained weight. Waist ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colours and shapes and may also include ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that aims to make the wearer feel sensual and grounded. The beads serve as an ongoing reminder to be more aware and loving toward your body. Waist beads ...

Bebedi! Owanbe! Bebedi! Owanbe! This is a short question and answer chorus sang by little children while at play. The objective of the song is to find out who, in the group, has the biggest and most ...

Donna Storey’s waist bead journey began as a result of her weight loss journey. The Baltimore native, entrepreneur and author of “Waistbeads and Western Society: A Sisterhood…” told the AFRO, “It ...

ONE of the many ornaments that have dominated women's feminism and sexuality from time immemorial in Africa are waist beads. Waist beads called Chisasa among the Bemba and Bulungu for Tongas or Ulungu ...

While people of all races and ethnicities wear waist beads, this accessory undeniably has African origins, worn by both men and women in numerous African societies for generations. They are single or ...

Waist beads, a traditional African accessory, have recently surged in popularity due to their versatility and chic appeal. For those looking to add a unique touch to their outfits, try the brand ...