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Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by princdebola201(m): 10:14am On Aug 20, 2015 |
Africa has an estimated total of 3,000 tribes, all of which incredibly vary in terms of language and culture. The continent itself might have evolved greatly in the past two millennia, but tribal influences continue to be a dominant force in most parts. And even though the split-up between tribes has lessened over the years, tribal affiliations still stand as a prevailing source of pride among the natives. With that in mind, let’s briefly look at the 10 most popular tribes in Africa tribes: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes 1. Zulu Zulu is unequivocally the most popular tribe in Africa—for a number of good reasons. First, we have the Shakaland, which is acknowledged worldwide as the birth place of the Legendary chief, Shaka Zulu. Secondly, Zulu is also acknowledged for being the largest ethnic group in South Africa, with an estimated population of 11 million people. 2. Maasai Maasai is the second most popular African tribe after Zulu, and it’s mainly because of its deeply rooted traditions and culture. Even when a great majority of African tribes are adopting a modern lifestyle, Maasais still live in Bomas and nomadically move around with large herds of cattle for a living. They mainly feed on meat, drink raw blood, and can be spotted anywhere in East Africa—especially Kenya– wearing Shukas and exceptional beaded jewels. 3. San Bushmen If you thought everything in “The gods must be crazy” film was all acted up, then wait until you observe the daily lives of the San Bushmen. To begin with, this is the tribe that consists of people who have inhabited Western Botswana and Makgadikgadi pans for centuries. That’s to say they’ve literally survived living in an arid area, which has no drop of water to be spotted anywhere. And not only do they depend on setting animal traps for feeding, but also feed on tubers and roots. Dressed in loincloths, the tribesmen swing bows and arrows on their shoulders, as they lead the way and factually make tobacco from zebras’ dung. 4. Yoruba Yoruba is undeniably the largest ethnic group in Africa, with a population estimate at about 35 million people in total. They mainly occupy the South Western sides of Nigeria, as well as Southern Benin, with a great majority coming from Nigeria. 5. Xhosa All across the Eastern-Cape-Province of South Africa, you are likely to come across millions of people who speak with literal click sounds–the Xhosa people. Actually, Xhosa has a number of sub tribes that encapsulate it: Mpondo, Xesibe, Mpondomise, Thembu, Bhaca and Mfengu, with Mpondo being the most popular among them. 6. Hausa The Hausa are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, as well as the largest in West African. In fact, it’s not only a racially diverse ethnic group in Africa, but culturally homogenous as well, encircling the people in the Sudanian and Sahelian areas of South-eastern Niger and Northern Nigeria, with a significant number living in Chad, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Sudan and Ghana. They have a restricted dress code: elaborate dresses for men with striking embroideries around the neck, and colourful caps commonly referred to as fula. For Hausa women, there’s the abaya wrapper, which consists of a colourful wrap cloth, a matching blouse, a shawl and a head tie. 7. Himba Himba tribe, found in Northern Namibia—Kunene region, is basically made up of semi-nomadic pastoralists that comprises of approximately 20, 000 to 50, 000 aboriginals. They are famously known as the “Red People of Africa,” since they use red paste called otjize—a mixture of butter and red clay–to paint themselves red. Also noted in their village is the holy fire (Okuruwo), which is continuously kept alive to represent the ancestors who help them mediate with their God, Mukuru. 8. Oromo The Oromo tribe is made up of people who inhabit the Southern part of Ethiopia, Northern Kenya and some parts of Somalia. It’s considered the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, which accounts for about 35% of Ethiopia’s population. Basically, the Oromos speak Oromo Language—which is considered a Cushitic version of the Afro-Asiatic lingo. 9. Kalenjin If you’re a serious fan of athletics, then you definitely know a word or two about this African tribe from the Western Highlands of Kenya. Originally, Kalenjins were referred to as the “Nandi speaking tribe” until early 1950s when they officially adopted the name Kalenjin. Since then, the tribe has consistently been giving birth to elite Marathon runners, making it one of the most popular tribes worldwide as far as athletics is concerned. 10. Chaga Closing the list is the Chaga tribe from Tanzania. Traditionally, this tribe inhabit the Eastern slopes of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, and are mainly concentrated around Moshi in Tanzania. In Tanzania, they are regarded as the first tribe to embrace Christianity during the colonial times, which in turn gave them a better access to advanced health care and education in Tanzania. |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by cybertyrant(m): 10:28am On Aug 20, 2015 |
op u forgot to put igbo on top,anyway igbo popularity is in compairable, next 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by LoveMachine(m): 10:31am On Aug 20, 2015 |
I thought we would make the list. I DEMAND A RECOUNT! Oh well atleast 2/3 from Naija are present. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Nobody: 10:40am On Aug 20, 2015 |
Those are ETHNIC GROUPS not "tribes". |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Armaggedon: 10:47am On Aug 20, 2015 |
IGBO is the most famous African ethnic group in the WORLD
those the op mentioned are mere tribes 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by FKO81(m): 10:49am On Aug 20, 2015 |
OP you have started this morning when we start don't complain |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by mightyhaze: 10:58am On Aug 20, 2015 |
No source? Dis list is grossly incomplete witout d ever ubiquitous igbos! Igbos shd be among top 3 at d least! Hardly a corner of africa,nay d earth where u won't see a confirmed nwa afo doin hiz thang! Igbos in nigeria alone shd be atleast 40 million 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by UyiIredia(m): 11:32am On Aug 20, 2015 |
The Bini people should have made this list. Their bronze artworks are renown worldwide. |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by PhockPhockMan: 11:39am On Aug 20, 2015 |
OP, which of the ten tribes this woman come from. . 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by mzilakazi(m): 2:13pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
princdebola201: WeZulu ka Shaka. Zulu is indeed the most famous tribe in Africa and the world. |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Nobody: 2:17pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
cybertyrant:we are not talking about tribes dat normally disgrace nigeria abroad here. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by kettykings: 2:17pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
The igbos don't belong to this group. The Igbos already belong to the most enterprising tribes in Africa and the most influential races in the world. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Nobody: 2:20pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
kettykings:SHUT U! u only disgracing africa abroad |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by kettykings: 2:30pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
Humanbeing1st: Rather than display gross ignorance why not use Google to check it out or you think by being vocal you can obstruct facts. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Nobody: 2:32pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
kettykings:u only disgracing africa everywhere u go, accept it and move on |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by cybertyrant(m): 3:30pm On Aug 20, 2015 |
Humanbeing1st:sorry bro no sauce, cant eat it ,ATTENTION : everyone op is obsessed with igbos,he saw igbos on top and could not stand it, hey sorry, can u imagine NOLLYWOOD which is second largest in the world , owned and dominated by igbos, dat only is enough to close the case, i will keep saying dis every sec that igbos successfulness will lead some people to madness , HBP, stroke etc hmmm 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by pr0sper0: 9:13pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
cybertyrant: it is dominated by igbo that's why Nigeria film industry is not progressing |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by yarimo(m): 9:35pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
cybertyrant:remember one of their respected elder statesman said
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Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by cocaineaddict(m): 10:19pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
i wanted to respond the f00lish op then I saw that this is a 2015 thread and the idi0tic op must have been dead and rotten by now. Igbo remains number one in Africa |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Gucciboss: 11:14pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
cocaineaddict: LOL.. Una get serious problem walahi |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by Is04970: 11:44pm On Apr 12, 2019 |
Armaggedon:The topic wasn't about proficiency in drug smuggling. |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by BABSSSOO(m): 8:52am On Apr 13, 2019 |
Ibo Amaka see your life...no body even Sabi you.... na only gragra you get.... no dey mess with Yoruba ooo..we no be your mate....loool |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by BABSSSOO(m): 8:55am On Apr 13, 2019 |
PhockPhockMan:igbo certainly.....bunch of drunkards |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by BABSSSOO(m): 9:03am On Apr 13, 2019 |
[/quote] bros abeg na igbo get nollywood? which weed you smoke this morning?anambra surely |
Re: Top 10 Most Famous African Tribes by superlightning: 9:17am On Apr 13, 2019 |
Is04970: the problem with you losers is that you didn't watch this posted ranking on YOUTUBE. the narrator stated clearly before the ranking that it WAS NOT based on intelligence or achievement. he said it was based on His own study on perceived african popularity. Hausa was NOT on the list. it was rather FULANIs Igbo, Hausa, was not on the list. watch it on YouTube and stop being silly. |
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