Blog posts of '2009' 'December'

New Years Day in Africa Welcome to 2010! Find out how New Years Eve and New Years Day are celebrated in different countries in Africa: South Africa In Cape Town, South Africa, the New Years Celebration continues through January 2nd. The reason? Because the first slaves in capetown were only given ...

[caption id="attachment_3103" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Find Out How to Tie a Sarong"][/caption] Not quite sure how to properly wear your new sarong? We've got the answers! Wearing a sarong is easy and fun, and there are so many different ways you can choose to wear it. Just visit our ...

Over the years, toxins build up in our bodies as a result of our exposure to excess pollutants and poisons in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, and the food we eat. Our bodies are designed to eliminate toxins under normal conditions, but in today’s society, toxins build up in our system f...

[caption id="attachment_3094" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Lewis"][/caption] At Africa Imports, a percentage of the money we make goes towards supporting the Moukondo Orphanage in Congo. We pay for the cost of meals and expenses for about 200 orphan children. Here’s what a friend of ours ...

[caption id="attachment_3425" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Lena Horne"][/caption] "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." - Lena Horne To find more inspirational African American quotes just Click Here....

[caption id="attachment_3087" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Men's Brocade Hand-Made Suit"][/caption] Straight from Gambia, this new pant suit offers you all the hand-tailored quality that is famous in African suits. Choose from a variety of lush colors, each with matching detailed embroide...

Merry Christmas! Amidst your festivities take a minute to incorporate Africa with your family. Here's how to Say “Merry Christmas” in Africa's Beautiful Languages: In Akan (Ghana): Afishapa In Zimbabwe: Merry Kisimusi In Afrikaans (South Africa): Geseënde Kersfees In Zulu: Sinifisela Ukhisimusi Omu...

We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! In honor of this holiday, we thought we'd give you a few ideas about how Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa. Maybe you can bring some of these traditions into your celebration! Christmas in Congo In Congo in Africa, a group is assigned to prep...

[caption id="attachment_3080" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Africa Imports After-Christmas Sale!"][/caption] Don't go broke this holiday season - save! Get all your favorites and more for the biggest reduced prices yet. Starting Saturday, December 26th, we're going to be marking down some ...

[caption id="attachment_3076" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Dorcas"][/caption] At Africa Imports, a percentage of the money we make goes towards supporting the Moukondo Orphanage in Congo. We pay for the cost of meals and expenses for about 200 orphan children. Here’s what a friend of ours...