Blog posts of '2013' 'July'

There are many traditional rhythms for the D'Jembe drum. Today, I will show you how to play the Albongo. First you need to know some D'Jembe basics like bass, tone, and slap. Click here if you don't know. There are 3 parts to the song.

1. Call
2. Rhythm
3. Ending

Each part is based on 8 notes. An easy ...

[caption id="attachment_6860" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Lavender is full of amazing benefits for your body and mind[/caption] 1 - Use lavender oil to ease symptoms of eczema. Massage a few drops of lavender oil onto dry, itchy skin. 2. Sore Muscles Take a lavender bath with dead sea or epso...

Set 12 circular Tiger Eyes earrings. Comes in 4 different designs. 3" diameter. Made in China. J-SET241 Set of 12 Holy Cross hoop earrings. Comes in gold and silver. Earrings are 3" in diameter. Made in China. J-SET240 $9.95...

[caption id="attachment_6839" align="aligncenter" width="189"] Pure Organic Argan Oil[/caption] Moroccan Argan Oil is gaining a lot of popularity and press right now, and rightfully so. This beneficial oil is derived from the kernels of the Argan tree. It has been used for centuries in Morocco in s...

This month we have 3 new oils in different sizes: 1/3 oz., 1 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 1 lb.

Pomade is a waxy substance that is used to style hair. Pomade makes hair look slick, neat and shiny. Unlike hair spray and hair gel, pomade does not dry and often takes several washes to remove. It can easily be removed using a high-detergent shampoo or other de-greasers such as dishwashing liquid a...

[caption id="attachment_6820" align="aligncenter" width="177"] Rasta Sleeveless Shirt[/caption] At Africa Imports we have a lot of requests for rasta wear and rasta-themed jewelry. At first, we have to admit, we didn't know a lot about rasta and what it stood for. As the years have gone by we've di...

[caption id="attachment_6803" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dead Sea Mud Soap[/caption] When it comes to skincare, healing and purity can literally be just a mudbath away! Dead sea mud is packed to the brim with healing minerals. Dead sea mud is rich in magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium, ...

[caption id="attachment_6797" align="aligncenter" width="279"] West African Black Soap Paste - 1 Gallon[/caption] The world is finally discovering the benefits of natural skin care, and as a result prices on natural skin care are skyrocketing. Many skin care products that have the words 'natural' a...