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.

op u forgot to put igbo on top,anyway igbo popularity is in compairable, next

I thought we would make the list. I DEMAND A RECOUNT! Oh well atleast 2/3 from Naija are present.

Those are ETHNIC GROUPS not "tribes".

IGBO is the most famous African ethnic group in the WORLD those the op mentioned are mere tribes

OP you have started this morning when we start don't complain

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

The Bini people should have made this list. Their bronze artworks are renown worldwide.

OP, which of the ten tribes this woman come from.



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princdebola201:
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.

WeZulu ka Shaka. Zulu is indeed the most famous tribe in Africa and the world.

cybertyrant:
op u forgot to put igbo on top,anyway igbo popularity is in compairable, next

we are not talking about tribes dat normally disgrace nigeria abroad here.

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.

kettykings:
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.

SHUT U! u only disgracing africa abroad

Humanbeing1st:
SHUT U! u only disgracing africa abroad

Rather than display gross ignorance why not use Google to check it out or you think by being vocal you can obstruct facts.

kettykings:


Rather than display gross ignorance why not use Google to check it out or you think by being vocal you can obstruct facts.

u only disgracing africa everywhere u go, accept it and move on

Humanbeing1st:
we are not talking about tribes dat normally disgrace nigeria abroad here.

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

cybertyrant:

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

it is dominated by igbo that's why Nigeria film industry is not progressing

cybertyrant:
op u forgot to put igbo on top,anyway igbo popularity is in compairable, next

remember one of their respected elder statesman said

cocaineaddict:
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

LOL.. Una get serious problem walahi

Armaggedon:
IGBO is the most famous African ethnic group in the WORLD
those the op mentioned are mere tribes

The topic wasn't about proficiency in drug smuggling.

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

PhockPhockMan:
OP, which of the ten tribes this woman come from.



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igbo certainly.....bunch of drunkards

[/quote] bros abeg na igbo get nollywood? which weed you smoke this morning?anambra surely

Is04970:

The topic wasn't about proficiency in drug smuggling.

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.