Category African Civilization & Culture

Customs, traditions, rituals, and belief systems.

Languages And Cultures

Africa hosts over 2,000 languages from major families like Niger-Congo (Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo, Bantu) and Afro-Asiatic (Arabic, Hausa, Amharic), alongside Nilo-Saharan and Khoisan, reflecting thousands of distinct ethnic groups and rich cultures, with colonial languages like English and French also prevalent. Major tribes and their tongues include…

African Civilization and Culture: The Deep Roots That Shaped a Continent

African civilization is built on centuries of trade, artistry, scholarship, and cultural identity. From the great empires of West Africa to the stone cities of the south and the cosmopolitan Swahili coast, Africa’s past reveals a continent rich in innovation, heritage, and enduring traditions. This article explores the cultural foundations that continue to shape African societies today.