"Royalty, the purple. The yellow, meaning, you know, the gold, the richness. Wearing your waist beads has a lot in terms of who a woman is," Beasnael said.

Historians believe the African tradition of waist beads may have originated among the Yoruba tribes, now mainly in Nigeria.

"Royalty, the purple. The yellow, meaning, you know, the gold, the richness. Wearing your waist beads has a lot in terms of who a woman is," Beasnael said.

"Royalty, the purple. The yellow, meaning, you know, the gold, the richness. Wearing your waist beads has a lot in terms of who a woman is," Beasnael said.

"Royalty, the purple. The yellow, meaning, you know, the gold, the richness. Wearing your waist beads has a lot in terms of who a woman is," Beasnael said.

Imelda Nabirye from Jinja, says beads are a sexy way of beckoning your husband. "As you walk around your bedroom, the sight of waist beads around your waist sends serious sex messages.

Waist beads, a string of beads worn around the waist or hips, have a rich history and cultural significance for women across the globe. While their meanings and purposes vary depending on region ...

What if any new meaning did you find in the waist beads? I found that wearing my waist beads became empowering. They became a symbol of self-expression and self-love.

"Royalty, the purple. The yellow, meaning, you know, the gold, the richness. Wearing your waist beads has a lot in terms of who a woman is," Beasnael said.