African Women

On our recent trip through South Africa and Zimbabwe, I found African women to be enchanting. I was especially fascinated with the way that they were able to style their hair into so many forms of creative ‘hair dos’.  I asked some of those who we met in restaurants, shops, hotels and on the street if I could take their photograph. I was surprised to find that most were very willing for me to hold my camera toward their face and capture their image. 

Equally fascinating were their names, especially in Zimbabwe. I think that parents wanted to name their son or daughter after some form of personal philosophy, a desire for success or a value that was important to them.

Some of the men;’s names that I can remember are Trymore, Regis, Mylord, Justice and Venus. Of course there were standard names as well such as Eddie, Simon and Jacob.

Women’s names were even more charming – Gracious, Precious,  Charity, Patience, Mummsie, Memory and Surprise.

Some were quite hilarious – Admire, Polite, Sugar, Godknows, Eversmile, Talkmore, Clever, Silent, Smart, Shine, Knowledge, Hardlife,  and Energy.

Anyway, the women who allowed me to photograph them had beautiful smiles and wonderful hair styles. Thanks to them all for making my day!

Group 1

Group 2

 

 

 


Bruce

Bruce is a keen traveller and photographer. This web site describes his travel and family interests

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