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The peoples of Africa are often described in terms of their ethnic background or their languages. There are several thousand ethnic groups in Africa, ranging in physical stature from the short Pygmies to the tall Maasai, each with its own cultural traditions. Here are only a few of them.
Laka  Lega  Lobi  Luba  Luchazi  Luluwa  Lunda  Luvale  Lwalwa Maasai Makonde  Mambila  Mangbetu  Manja  Mbole  Mende  Mitsogo  Mossi  Mumuye Ngbaka  Nkanu  Nok  Nuna  Oron Owo  Pende  Pokot  Punu  San  Senufo  Shambaa  Shona  Songo  Songye  Suku  Swahili  Tabwa  Tuareg  Urhobo  We Wimiama  Wodaabe  Wolof  Woyo  Wum  Yaka  Yombe  Yoruba  Zaramo  Zulu
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Please note: Some of the peoples and associations presented here are so closely related that more than one topic heading may apply. For example, The Akan people are given a page of their own, yet the Asante ( Ashanti ) are also an Akan people, as are the Akuapem. So, a full search for the 'Akan' may involve looking at pages dedicated to sub-groups as well. Some sub-group pages may contain only a link or two, but they are still part of a much larger picture. You will find a similar relationship among some of other peoples listed here. This is a case where a little advanced knowledge of the subject may be an advantage when using these pages. |
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About the Remarkable Khoi and San people of South Africa __ "Together they are often called the "Khoisan", a term that has been used to describe their broad similarity in cultural and biological origins. It is derived from the names "Khoi" and "San"."Â You will find a colorful look at these people. - illustrated - From south-africa-tours-and-travel.com - http://www.south-africa-tours-and-travel.com/san-people-of-south-africa.htmlÂ
African Tribes - Bushmen/- San People __ "The 'Bushmen' are the oldest inhabitants of southern Africa, where they have lived for at least 20,000 years. Their home is in the vast expanse of the Kalahari desert." A general overview. - From africaguide.com - https://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/bushmen.htm Â
Bushmen __ "The Bushmen, San, Sho, Basarwa, Kung or Khwe are indigenous people of southern Africa that spans most areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe , Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola."Â You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related topics. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BushmenÂ
Bushmen/San __ A brief overview of San history and culture. - From The Africa Guide - http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/bushmen.htm
Bushmen Driven From Ancestral Lands in Botswana __ "Few are left of the many San who once roamed southern Africa, for a period believed to go back at least 20,000 years. Their sad fate has recently been brought starkly to mind by a furore that has erupted over the removal of two small remaining communities from Botswana's sprawling Central Kalahari Game Reserve." Read the whole story. - From National Geographic Society - http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0416_030416_san2.html
San Bushman and Rock Art Paintings of South Africa __ "The San Bushman Tribe of the Darkensberg Mountains in southern Africa. San Bushman Rock Art paintings and cave painting art of Southern Africa" - illustrated - From bradshawfoundation.com - http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/rari/bushman.php
San People __ "The term San is commonly used by scholars to refer to a diverse group of foragers living in southern Africa who share historical and linguistic connections. This same group of people was formerly referred to as "Bushmen," but this term has since been abandoned because it is considered racist and sexist." You will find material related to art, culture, history, religion, political structure and more. - From University of Iowa - http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/San.html
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The San Peoples __ A general overview plus information on current situations, civil rights and much more. - From kalaharipeoples.org - http://www.kalaharipeoples.org/Download1.html
Specimens of Bushman Folklore Index __ Several click-to-read myths and legends of the Bushmen. - From sacred-texts.com - http://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/sbf/index.htmÂ
Tribes of Africa, NamibiaThe Bushmen (San) __ "The 45.000 San, one of the most intriguing people in this world, are the region's earliest inhabitants (it is estimated that they have been living here for the last 30,000 years)and are still settled in many parts of southern Africa where game and veld food used to be plentiful more than three centuries ago." An overview. - illustrated - From gateway-africa.com - http://www.gateway-africa.com/countries/namibia/bushmen.htm Â
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