The Evolution of the Word of Safari
The word safari simply means ‘a journey’ in Swahili. Its root word is the Arabic word safar, which also means journey or travel. A nod to the centuries of travel…
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Jasmine: The Woman’s Flower
Jasmine, the delicate but powerful flower, has long been part of everyday life and ritual. It carries with it the scent of womanhood and intimacy. In Swahili, we call it…
The Mysterious Kilua
The kilua or kiluwa (pl. Vilua/viluwa) is a small fragrant magnolia-like flower found on the East African coast. The flower’s tree is known as mlua, mkiluwa or muuwa by the…