Politics of the afro
Monday, November 22, 2010
Still on a political note the Afro was also banned in Cuba in the 1960's as it received criticism for having a link to Afrocentrism (cultural and political movement formed by African-Americans who regard themselves and all other blacks as syncretic African). Although back in the years during its prime the Afro was worn by both women and men, this has now changed and women are the ones now popularising the legendary hairstyle.
The Afro can be associated with big names in the music industry, both Americans and Africans such as The Jackson Five, Lenny Kravitz, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mirriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu, Lira and more others.
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