Precious’ Blog – My Heritage, My Pride, My Culture
Precious Madyavanhu, Payables Team Coordinator, shares her love for her African heritage and the pride she has in her culture.
“My African heritage is a beautiful part of who I am, and I carry it with love, pride, and gratitude. My roots tell a story of strength, resilience, beauty, tradition, and the rich history of generations before me.
“I have a deep love for African dresses, the vibrant colours, the beautiful patterns, the intricate designs, and the elegance they represent. Every fabric tells a story, every print carries meaning, and every outfit is a celebration of our identity, creativity, and culture. When I wear African attire, I feel connected to my roots, my ancestors, and the beauty of where I come from.
“African culture is more than what we wear. It is our music, our dance, our languages, our food, our traditions, our values, and the warmth of our people. It is a heritage filled with richness, diversity, and timeless beauty that deserves to be celebrated and passed on to future generations.
“I am proud of my heritage. I am proud of my culture. I am proud of the beautiful African woman I am. I will continue to embrace my roots, wear my African dresses with confidence, and celebrate my culture wherever life takes me.
“My heritage is my identity. My culture is my beauty. My roots are my strength. And my African pride will always shine”
To celebrate her African heritage, Precious wore a different African dress to work on each Friday of Black History Month (BHM).
On the first Friday, Precious wore a beautiful dress made from fabric her friend gifted her from Zambia.
To m
ark the second Friday, we saw a burgundy and cream dress that her husband bought her while in Zimbabwe. He also bought himself a matching outfit!
On the third, Precious wore a vibrant orange two-piece set. This was handmade using Zimbabwean fabric gifted to Precious by her sister-in-law.
Last but certainly not least, this wonderful tiered dress marked the final Friday of BHM. The dress was gifted to her by a family member who saw it in Nigeria and couldn’t help but think of her.