The holiday Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga and is based on traditional African harvest of the first fruits called Nguzo SABA -the Seven Principles. This "Happy Kwanzaa" poster list the Nguzo Saba-the Seven Principle of Kwanzaa. The seven principles of Kwanzaa is listed in its original swahili term native to Africa along with its definition. For personal use only.