Things You Dare Not Wear to an African Funeral

Charles Ayitey April 15, 2016

Women always cover their hair with scarves during African funerals (photo:ghanaweb.com)

Women always cover their hair with scarves during African funerals (photo:ghanaweb.com)

Never leave your hair uncovered
Running through all African cultures is the responsibility of ladies to cover their hair with either a veil or other head tie as a solemn extension of condolence to the bereaved family. Women who attend African funerals often put extra care into arranging their mourning head ties, as the large gatherings also serve as a time to market oneself as a respectable potential wife!

Last Edited by:Deidre Gantt Updated: April 15, 2016

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