Art and Culture

From the 8th century, the Swahili Coast on the East African coast was a location where Africans and Arabs interacted to develop a unique identity known as Swahili Culture. Their language is Swahili, which means “people of the shore.” Mombasa, Mogadishu, and Zanzibar were among the prominent, independent commercial cities that sprung up along the coast. The Swahili Coast city-states …

The Maasai are an African indigenous ethnic group of semi-nomadic people who live in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Because of their distinct traditions, customs, and dress, as well as their proximity to East Africa’s many national game parks, the Maasai are among the most prominent African ethnic groups and are well-known internationally due to their ties to the national parks …

Some 22,000 years ago, Khoisan were the largest group of humans on earth: the Khoisan, a tribe of hunter-gatherers in southern Africa. The Khoisan were the first people in Southern Africa, and their history is fascinating. Long before the first settlers arrived on South African shores, there were various groups of people who spread out sparsely across the land. These …

Africans drilled tiny holes in snail shells and strung them as beads to create the world’s oldest known jewelry around 75,000 years ago The beads were discovered in South Africa’s Blombos cave, on the southern Cape coast. The 41 shells were discovered in groups of up to 17 shells. They came from Nassarius kraussianus, a small mollusc scavenger that dwells in …

The Nok culture was one of Western Africa’s earliest known societies. From around 500 B.C.E. to 200 C.E., it existed in modern-day Nigeria. The Nok grew crops and worked with iron tools. Because artifacts were discovered near the modern Nigerian town of Nok, historians and archaeologists refer to this culture as the Nok culture. Nok culture is well-known for its …

Ancient Somalis domesticate camels in 3000 BC – 2000 BC. This practice spreads to North Africa and Ancient Egypt The first inhabitants in the Somali region were ethnic Cushites from southern Ethiopia’s fertile lakes. This group is further split into a number of other ethnic groups, all of which are still widely recognized (and fought over) today. Archeological evidence suggests …

In Ancient Africa people of different ages had their own dialy life roles to play. This was all over the four corners of Great Ancient Africa. Many Africans prayed daily to their ancestors for protection and guidance, in place of traditional gods. Many Africans would dedicate a spot in their homes to pay honor to their guardian spirits. The concept …

The Azande (plural of “Zande” in the Zande language) are an ethnic group of North Central Africa. Regions with significant populations Central African Republic 96,500 DRC 2,061,000 South Sudan 1,040,000 They live primarily in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in south-central and southwestern part of South Sudan, and in southeastern Central African Republic. The Congolese …

With a population of 11.1 million people according to a 2019 disputed UN statistic, South Sudan has over 31 million head of cattle, sheep and goats, making it a world-leading nation when the animal wealth is calculated per capita. South Sudan gained independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011, making it the most recent sovereign state or country …

This tribe has a highly rich culture, and they know how to put up a stunning appearance. Continue reading to learn the secrets of outstanding hairstyle history. The Fula, Fulani, or Fule people are one of the most populous ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, with a massive population spread across the continent. They inhabit in a variety …