And let me SHINE you~!
I had thought up a neat idea for weapons; chakrams that also double as shields. I know this isn't your traditional African tribe weapon of choice, but I prefer to move a lot move when fighting. I still love the weapon my Brazilian friend, Nico, gave me.
https://www.deviantart.com/pom-lover424/art/Konin-Rikki-s-Staff-1033612636 I just needed something similar to a scimitar with shielding. And these work like Smash Bros when their sharpness touches the flesh. No blood, thank you. I prefer sword-slapping my enemy silly. 😆