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BY Charles Ayitey, 9:30am April 18, 2016,

Check Out These Trendy African Hairstyles in History

by Charles Ayitey, 9:30am April 18, 2016,

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Ozondato Hairstyle of Namibia
This hairstyle dates back to the 1940’s. It was popular among young Namibian boys fast approaching their puberty. In what looks like a long braid, this hunter-looking hairstyle set the boys apart from the girls in pre-colonial times.

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