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.




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Jewish tribe will not be happy with op

So Igbo didn't make this list!








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Cheeeeers

Ibo no con dey?

Ya a liar!!!!!

Another rubbish post

Noted

Hahahahhaha another lost yeroba fo*l

I guess Igbos are not classified as Africans

Maybe it is because they are from Israel that they omitted the Igbos

Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB youths will soon start a campaign against the authors of this list

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Osundefender.

daris is God

Yoruba is not the largest ethnic group Abeg! Hausa is. Research that one again. that's if you actually made one.

So no major tribe in North Africa?

EazyMoh:
Yoruba is not the largest ethnic group Abeg! Hausa is. Research that one again. that's if you actually made one.

My dear they population not land mass! Largest in population! The whole northern Nigeria is occupy by not less 200 ethnic group! The western Nigeria is a single entity that occupies the whole western Nigeria down to southern Benin (Dahomey) to parts of Brazil!

I'm not surprised, OP is a certified Igbo hater...

Check his previous posts.

Some people will complain!

DocAdray:
I'm not surprised, OP is a certified Igbo hater...

Check his previous posts.

...this is not about hating igbos, it is about fact,why are you so self conscious? you shit for body ni? the op did not mention igbo in his thread yet you are having headache, if he now calls your tribe unko. will you have convulsion? inferiority complex at it peak.

who God has blessed to one can cause

Haters will continue hating

EazyMoh:
Yoruba is not the largest ethnic group Abeg! Hausa is. Research that one again. that's if you actually made one.

you are wrong on this.
hausa speakers are very large
hausa ethnic group is small.
jihad made the language to spread.

If u are asking wats d essence of dis thread...
Check d previous posts of d OP..
A confirmed bigot and biased liar exposed..

Religion affects d way pple think
Their make up..and I ask..
Are yorubas muslims or christains or ....
No one can really say.. They can't also
Its confusing ...they r confused enof

ELTON123:
Hahahahhaha another lost yeroba fo*l

bro sorry but its d bitter truth yoruba will definitely make it check the picture nd check your dictionary

Yoruba is more recognised in nigeria go nd watch the estimated

Why do Yoruba people have very low self esteem

olawalepopoola:

My dear they population not land mass! Largest in population! The whole northern Nigeria is occupy by not less 200 ethnic group! The western Nigeria is a single entity that occupies the whole western Nigeria down to southern Benin (Dahomey) to parts of Brazil!

Nuezha:

you are wrong on this.
hausa speakers are very large
hausa ethnic group is small.
jihad made the language to spread.

olawalepopoola:

My dear they population not land mass! Largest in population! The whole northern Nigeria is occupy by not less 200 ethnic group! The western Nigeria is a single entity that occupies the whole western Nigeria down to southern Benin (Dahomey) to parts of Brazil!

First of all you need to provide the source of your information otherwise express it as your own opinions (the OP inclusive) . For me I rely on the NPC census data.
Forget about the population of Hausas in Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Plateau, Gombe , Nassarawa, and Kwara as well as all other Hausas outside the country as insignificant. Just add Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, halves of Kaduna, Bauchi and Yobe; the sum is more than all south west combined! according to the 2006 National Census.

domopps:
So Igbo didn't make this list!







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Cheeeeers

Check the Link answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html

WailingWailer00:
Another rubbish post

I know it's hurts that ur cannibal tribe doesn't make the List It's not a beer palour or under tree gist like yours You can verify and check the Link answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html

ELTON123:
Hahahahhaha another lost yeroba fo*l

Painment lol..!!! check the link to cure your ignorance. answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html

WhiteTechnology:
Source

Osundefender.

The level of ur ignorance is first class, you can check the link to verify answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html

DocAdray:
I'm not surprised, OP is a certified Igbo hater...

Check his previous posts.

Mrs Flat head with flat brain ignorance kills faster than cancer..find a cure for ur ignorance before it's too Late.. It's not the type of beer palour facts you can check the link and verify answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html

bugzbunny:
If u are asking wats d essence of dis thread...
Check d previous posts of d OP..
A confirmed bigot and biased liar exposed..

Religion affects d way pple think
Their make up..and I ask..
Are yorubas muslims or christains or ....
No one can really say.. They can't also
Its confusing ...they r confused enof

The same way ur self acclaimed ancestors israel re confused too cos majority of israelites re muslim maybe the igbos re the cursed tribe of isreal