CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN  SOUTHERN CRADLE (AFRICA).

Song by Salif Keita -AFRICA.
There are more than 3000 tribes in Africa speaking more than 2000 different languages, that span from Cape town, South Africa to Alexandria in Egypt. Every tribe has its own peculiar culture, that is from the food, dress, dance, rituals and even how disputes are settled within a particular tribe. Despite the differences, there still commonalities found within the cultures of African people, for instance Bantu people share a lot of words when using their mother tongues (indigenous languages). Also African people share certain set of believes and values, Africa has an embracing culture which helps its sons and daughters identify themselves  as one. AFRICAN CULTURE IS RICH AND OFFERS A LOT OF POTENTIALS TO HUMAN KIND.

I CELEBRATE YOU MAMA LAND.




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