Significance of cornrows in African History.

By
Sule Joyce Oziohu U17MM1195

Cornrows known as canerows also, has been a traditional African hairstyle that dates back thousands of year. Despite it's ancient origins, cornrow remains an important part of African cultural heritage and continue to be worn and celebrated today.


Cornrows were not only a way to style one's hair, it also had cultural significance,cornrow could signify a person's social status, age,and tribe affiliation in some cases. In some cultures, cornrows were also used as a form of communication, with different patterns and styles conveying specific messages, cornrow was also used as a symbol of resistance and a symbol of cultural pride.

Additionally, the skill of braiding was passed down from generations often serving as a bonding experience within families and communities especially among women. Even During slave trade, cornrows remained a popular hairstyle evolving to fit into different settings.


 

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Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2023 at 8:52 AM

    Nice work.

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  2. RachealSeptember 7, 2023 at 9:05 AM

    Just knowing this ,thanks

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  3. MaverickSeptember 7, 2023 at 10:18 AM

    Nice Piece 👏
    Well, it's clear that cornrow holds significant and cultural meaning and should be respected and celebrated as part of Africa culture

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  4. MeenahSeptember 7, 2023 at 10:36 AM

    Nice piece

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2023 at 11:19 AM

    Knowing the history behind things, especially with regard to our African heritage, helps us understand what the future holds in the creative space. Thanks for sharing with us this piece.

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    1. MaverickSeptember 8, 2023 at 7:21 AM

      Yes, understanding the history of things like cornrows and other aspects of African heritage is good to help us appreciate little things like our rich culture

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2023 at 12:43 PM

    I also suspect that cornrows try to encourage a likeness for naturally grown Afro hair, especially when they are styled clean and fine, it just gives pride. #longliveconrnrows

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    1. MaverickSeptember 8, 2023 at 7:15 AM

      Yes, Cornrows are a beautiful expression of pride in our natural hair. And like you said the clean and fine style is definitely something to celebrate.
      #longlivecornrows

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    Nice one 👍

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM

    Waw this nice

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  9. Mummy SuleSeptember 7, 2023 at 6:52 PM

    This is very educative

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  10. Dad sule john omeizaSeptember 7, 2023 at 7:14 PM

    Waoooo. Cornrows hairstyle the African Pride .Keep the Africa up Flag flying up high above!Cheers!!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2023 at 6:28 PM

    Nice work dear,keep it up

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM

    Looks good

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2023 at 7:13 PM

    Looking good, keep it up

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2023 at 9:44 PM

    Nice piece...it's good to see someone holding on to some part of culture

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:28 AM

    Nice write up

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:29 AM

    I enjoyed reading this blog

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:30 AM

    Wow 😲

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2023 at 3:33 AM

    Corn rows is so beautiful, this a special style of making us beautiful

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