"We went there as part of the African custom to pay our respects to the family," he said.

The exhibition also portrays the influence of the old African cultural customs on the modern art.

This trend of the marketplace being predominantly the realm of women has its origins in African customs.

At Sunday's show, not only men but also women and little girls rushed the stage to shower her with money, as is the African custom.

The story is the chief's indirect, yet ultimate defense of African custom.

The inhabitants of this community retained their African customs and language well into the 20th century.

They have adopted none of the African customs, such as gashing the cheeks or elaborate hairdressing.

They help nurture African customs like naming ceremonies, at which church members gather around a newly named infant.

"It was an old African custom which represented a coming into manhood."

The rebellion against marriage - and male chauvinism - is a revolutionary departure from African customs.