Ethnic Groups of Sub-Saharan Africa

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Ethnic Groups of Sub-Saharan Africa Ashanti, Swahili, Masai, Khoikhoi & San, Igbo

Ashanti Where: Central Ghana Culture: Animism (tree & animals have souls) “Talking drums” - much of jazz, blues & reggae have roots here Kente Cloth: - women make thread but only men can weave cloth -Reserved for royalty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE2vjQ3Wxqk

Swahili Where: Eastern coast of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique) Culture: Influences by Arab culture Language is a mix of Arabic & Bantu Swahili is considered the international language of Africa Primary Muslim

Masai Where: Eastern Africa Culture: Known for bright red robes Herders and farmers Exotic piercings – expanded with wood Known for intricate beadwork and jewelry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BatjDzK5I

Khoikhoi & San Khoikhoi & San are NOT the same but closely related. Where: Khoikhoi - Western portions of Southern Africa San - Eastern portions of Southern Africa Sometimes called “bushmen” because of where they live Culture: Clicking language Extensive folktales related to the Bantu Mostly nomadic hunter gatherers Ancient rock paintings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6WO5XabD-s

Igbo Where: Central Africa Culture: Polytheistic Musical style has lots of percussion instruments Masks Eat a lot of yams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiGd-86457M&index=9&list=PL36ABEDB6E4777E50