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Berbers
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Berbers

The Berbers (or Amazigh, meaning “free people”) are the indigenous inhabitants of North Africa, with populations spanning Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mali, Niger, and […]

Yoruba
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Yoruba

The Yoruba are a major ethnic group in Southwestern Nigeria, with significant populations in Benin and Togo, as well as diaspora communities worldwide. Known

Mandinka
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Mandinka

The Mandinka are a prominent West African ethnic group primarily found in Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau, with diaspora communities across the

Dinka
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Dinka

The Dinka are the largest ethnic group in South Sudan, primarily living in the Nile Basin region. Known for their tall stature, cattle-herding traditions, and

Hausa
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Hausa

The Hausa are one of Africa’s largest ethnic groups, predominantly found in northern Nigeria and southern Niger, with significant populations across West Africa.

Zulu
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Zulu

The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa, primarily residing in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Known for their proud warrior traditions, rich cultural heritage,

maasai
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Maasai

The Maasai are a semi-nomadic pastoralist community primarily inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. Renowned for their vibrant cultural identity, distinctive dress, and deep

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Queen Nzinga Mbandi

Once upon a time, in what is now Angola, there lived a fearless queen named Nzinga Mbande. Born in 1583 into the royal family of the Ndongo Kingdom, Nzinga was no ordinary princess. From a young age, she was trained in military strategy, diplomacy, and politics by her father, King Kiluanji. She learned how to fight, negotiate, and lead—skills that would make her one of the most powerful and clever rulers in African history.

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