Supporting South African brands, today I’m rocking “Ubuntuism”.

Ubuntu is a term that has been synonymous with South Africans during revolutionary political changes. It pertains to the ideological philosophies of humanism. Translation range from “humanness” to “human kindness”.

South Africans recently celebrated Heritage Day, and with such a diverse population, all the social networks were abuzz with people showing pride in who they are. I didn’t celebrate the day in any grand way, but I celebrate my heritage every day simply by existing-an extension of generations of knowledge,socialization, and change that culminated into my being.

I am classifiable as a Xhosa woman. I have clan names, and deep roots that can be traced to the very Khoi-San people that first lived around these southern regions. I am a South African and I will never forget that. I figure that is the problem I face with most people; they always assume my international aspirations mean I want to disregard my history and the traditions embedded in my cultural practices. By supporting initiatives in my country, like a clothing brand that pay homage to great iconic political  figures, I am basking and living in the moment of what previous generations fought for. This commercialization of history does not diminish its significance,nor erase it. This is a reinterpretation of what is known and understood.

Remember that!

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