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There are an estimated 3,000 people groups in Africa, depending on how you define a people group. The link below is not a cut and dry answer, as there is overlap in neighboring countries (e.g. the Batwa tribe live in Burundi, Rwanda, Congo, and perhaps other countries).
http://www.joshuaproject.net/continents.php
The previous answer (about there being 26 tribes in Africa, based on one incomplete Google search) was nonsense , so I deleted it.
If we are looking for the most well known tribes, it would probably be the Maasai (in East Africa) and the Zulu (in South Africa). The pygmy people in central Africa (who have historically been socially excluded and even killed because of their cultural differences) are probably quite well known, but not by their tribal names:
from: http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/pygmies.htm
There are many different 'Pygmy' peoples - for example, the Bambuti, the Batwa, the Bayaka and the Bagyeli ('Ba -' means 'people') - who live scattered over a huge area in central and western Africa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Congo (Brazzaville), Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. In many places they are recognised as being the first inhabitants of the region. The different Pygmy groups speak different languages, mostly related to those of neighbouring non-Pygmy peoples. However there are a few words which are shared between even widely separated Pygmy tribes, suggesting they may have shared a language in the past.
Here are some of the tribe names from the country of Kenya (in East Africa):
From: http://www.Kenya-advisor.com/tribes-in-Kenya.HTML
Language, however, is the main criteria for a tribe. There are three main language groups in which the tribes in Kenya can be divided:
Bantu-speaking tribes:
Central Bantu: Kikuyu, Akamba, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, Mbere
Western Bantu: Gussi, Kuria, Luhya
Coastal Bantu: Mikikenda, Swahili, Pokomo, Segeju, Taveta, Taita
Nilotic-speaking tribes:
Plains Nilotic: Maasai, Samburu, Teso, Turkana, Elmolo, Njemps
Highland Nilotic: Kalenjin, Marakwet, Tugen, Pokot, Elkony, Kipsigis
Lake River Nilotic: Luo
Cushitic-speaking tribes:
Eastern Cushitic: Rendille, Somali, Boran, Gabbra, Orma
Southern Cushitic: Boni
However, most Kenyans speak at least three languages: their tribal language, Swahili (which has become a 'lingua franca' among a large part of East Africa) and English. Swahili (or Kiswahili) and English are the official languages of Kenya.
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How many tribes are there in Africa and give you the list of all the tribes of Africa?
the tribes in Africa are innumerable. tribes in Africa refer to groups of people who share a language, a culture and in most parts, are settled in the same area. There are as many tribes as there are languages which in Uganda alone would be way more than 20. So are you referring to the tribes themselves or ethnic groups? like Bantu, Nilotes, ...etc.
What tribes live in Africa?
their are a nuber of different tribes in Africa but to find out some then go on Google type in "what tribes live in Africa" and click on the one that says African People and Culture -Tribes.
What are the names of two African tribes?
There are many tribes in Africa including: Zulu, Kongo, Mali, Berbers, Dinka, Hausa etc.
What are the warrior tribes in southern Africa?
the zulu tribe in southern Africa
Which of the tribes controlled parts of north Africa?
vandals
How many tribes are there in Africa and give you the list of all the tribes of Africa?
the tribes in Africa are innumerable. tribes in Africa refer to groups of people who share a language, a culture and in most parts, are settled in the same area. There are as many tribes as there are languages which in Uganda alone would be way more than 20. So are you referring to the tribes themselves or ethnic groups? like Bantu, Nilotes, ...etc.
What is the religion of African tribes?
There is no"typical African tribal community" - their religions and communities are as diverse as the many peoples of Africa.
What tribes live in Africa?
their are a nuber of different tribes in Africa but to find out some then go on Google type in "what tribes live in Africa" and click on the one that says African People and Culture -Tribes.
How common is it for people to walk nude in Africa?
It is very common in the Amazon Native Tribes for people to walk nude in Africa. Many of these tribes are located surrounding the Amazon River. They are considered to be the Indigenous People of Africa.
What are the tribes in South?
South Africa has many tribes. They are classified into the indigenous and the migratory. The indigenous people of South Africa are: * Khoi-Khoi * San The Bantu clan that migrated from North Africa (possibly Kenya) many centuries ago make up the many tribes of South Africa. They include: * Zulu * Xhosa * Ndebele * Sotho * Tswana * Venda * Pedi * Tsonga * Swati * Pondo * Lemba And more.
What is African religon?
Africa is comprised at of many nations, and thousands of bushmen tribes. As such, there are thousands and thousands of religions in africa.
What are the names of two African tribes?
There are many tribes in Africa including: Zulu, Kongo, Mali, Berbers, Dinka, Hausa etc.
Do any tribes in Africa practice voodoo?
Yes, Africa is actually the birth place of voodoo. many tribes do it, the number and the tribes I don't know but I do know many practice it. Voodoo has been used since the ancient egyptians. It was said queen Cleopatra did it when she was in reign.
What are three ethnic groups of south Africa?
South Africa has many tribes. They are classified into the indigenous and the migratory. The indigenous people of South Africa are: * Khoi-Khoi * San The Bantu clan that migrated from North Africa (possibly Kenya) many centuries ago make up the many tribes of South Africa. They include: * Zulu * Xhosa * Ndebele * Sotho * Tswana * Venda * Pedi * Tsonga * Swati * Pondo * Lemba And more.
What is between Europe and Africa?
Africa was made up of many different tribes speaking different languages. The Europeans helped Africa by showing these tribes how to set up a central government which in turn helped them develop an education process.
Where were the first slaves in africa?
African tribes routinely enslaved members of other tribes.
How many festivals are there in Africa?
There are has many festivals has there are African Tribes, just to give you and idea in the area called Zaire or DRC there are more than 250 major Tribes, and this is not counting the small tribes so each one of them have their own festivals.
