Tribe

The Hausa people are an ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily concentrated in the Sahelian region of northern Nigeria and neighboring countries such as Niger, Ghana, Chad, and Cameroon. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, known for their rich history, culture, and significant contributions to the region. Language and Culture The Hausa people speak Hausa, …

In the sun-kissed expanse of northern Kenya, an awe-inspiring community known as the Samburu people weaves the intricate tapestry of their culture and resilience. Rooted in centuries of tradition, their story is a testament to the harmonious relationship between humans, nature, and the vibrant spirit that defines their existence. Cultural Elegance Step into the captivating world of the Samburu, where …

Before Christianity and Islam spread, a lot of the Arabian peninsula, which is northeast of Africa and is on the Arabian Plate and has countries like Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was home to Jews. Judaism spread to Africa through trade. African Jews, also called the Beta Israel community, believe they are descended from King …

The Maasai, or Wamasai in Swahili, are an ethnic group of Nilotic people who live in northern, central, and southern Kenya as well as northern Tanzania. They are well-known around the world because they live near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes and have their own customs and ways of dressing. The Maasai speak the Maa language, …

The Jieeng or Dinka people are a Nilotic tribe from South Sudan, but they do have a significant community in the diaspora. They live mostly along the Nile, from Mangalla to Renk, in Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile (formerly two out of three Sudanese Southern Provinces) and Dinka Ngok of Abyei Area in South Sudan. When one hears the term …

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 …

The Hadza are a Rift Valley indigenous ethnic group who live around Lake Eyasi. They are descended from Tanzania’s aboriginal hunter-gatherers, and they have lived on the same area for thousands of years. The Hadza are one of the world’s last hunting-gathering cultures. The Hadza’s manner of life has remained almost unchanged. The Hadza Tribe of Hazdabe is considered to …

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 …

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 …

The Mbuti people, or Bambuti, are one of several indigenous groups in the Congo region of Africa. Their languages are Central Sudanic languages and Bantu languages. Some hunt in small groups while other Mbuti hunt with nets, which requires large groups of people, including women and children, to drive animals into the nets. Bambuti, also called Mbuti, a group of …