It is customary for husbands to offer up their wives to visitors in the Himba tribe. The 'wife-swapping tradition' is known as 'okujepisa omukazendu', which simply means 'offering a wife to a guest', ...

For years, an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic herders known as the Himba has drawn photographers to Namibia’s barren northwest. As a result, the striking image of the Himba – if not their name – has ...

Hey guys! In today's exciting video, we're diving into the breathtaking beauty and rich culture of the Himba people, located in Namibia. Join me as we explore the fascinating significance of unique ...

Women of the Himba tribe create a unique song for each of their children which is then sung to them from the moment of conception until death. Our verdict There is no such tradition within the Himba ...

As a major international conference gets under way in Kenya, BBC News Online looks at the impact the Aids/HIV virus is having on one isolated community in Namibia. The Himba people have over the years ...

Himba women apply red-coloured ochre on their skin as a daily beautification ritual Having survived genocide by German troops in the 1900s, Namibia's Himba people are now facing a bigger threat to ...

The Himba tribe of Namibia maintains unique customs. Bathing is largely forbidden, except for women at their wedding. They use smoke and steam baths for hygiene. Himba women apply red ochre paste for ...

Namibia’s dynamic culture may be modernizing but the country still has one foot in its ancient past. Through its strong sense of filial piety and respect for tradition, practices such as palm wine ...