“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language…….that goes to his heart”-Nelson Mandela Africa celebrates Africa month in May. As part of the celebrations, African dance takes centre stage. It is tipped in its history and heritage. Over the years African traditional music and dance have been performed at different occasions, with different meanings, and its development confusing at times. Are traditional dances dying in a continent which is believed to appreciate more of other cultures than theirs? How are you celebrating Africa month in your country.