Tribal Africa

Definition

Tribal Africa refers to pre-colonial African societies organized around tribes - groups sharing common ancestry, culture, language, and leadership.

Related terms

Ethnic Group: An ethnic group is made up of people who share common cultural traits such as language or religion.

Colonialism: Colonialism is when one country takes control over another area establishing colonies and exploiting resources for their benefit.

Indigenous Cultures: Indigenous cultures refer to native cultures that have developed over centuries in specific regions.