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

2. 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

4. 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

6. Masai Where: Eastern Africa Culture: Known for bright red robes
Herders and farmers
Exotic piercings – expanded with wood
Known for intricate beadwork and jewelry

8. 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

10. Igbo Where: Central Africa Culture: Polytheistic
Musical style has lots of percussion instruments
Masks
Eat a lot of yams