TOP 10 GLOBALLY MOST RECOGNIZED AFRICAN TRIBES

TOP 10 GLOBALLY MOST RECOGNIZED AFRICAN TRIBES

1. Zulu (Nguni)🇿🇦: Known for their prominent leader, Shaka the Zulu. Famous members of this ethnic group include Lucky Dube, Nasty C and Black Coffee.
2. Yoruba 🇳🇬: Well-known for their history, culture, art and literature. Notable Yoruba people include Fela, Wole Soyinka, Wizkid, Davido and Tiwa Savage.
3. Masai 🇰🇪: A highly documented ethnic group, the Masai are known for their distinctive clothing and skilled hunting practices.
4. Hausa 🇳🇬: The richest black man in the world, Aliko Dangote, is a member of this ethnic group. Their culture has been featured in various Hollywood movies and television shows.
5. Igbo 🇳🇬: Known for their history and culture, the Igbo people are famous for their literature, kolanut and palm wine.
6. Swahili 🇹🇿: The Swahili language has been adopted by several East African and Central African countries.
7. Edo/Bini 🇳🇬: This ethnic group is famous for their artwork, particularly the Benin bronze, ivory and brass artworks.
8. Asante🇬🇭: Known for their history and culture, the Asante people are famous for their Kente attire and gold crafts.
9. Fulani (West Africa): This nomadic ethnic group is found in 18 African countries, including Nigeria.
10. Berbers/Amazigh (North Africa): Predominantly found in Morocco and Algeria, the Berbers are known for their use of silver and their unique language and writing system.