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5 Spectacular Tribal Traditions of 
Africa
Learning about new cultures can be an 
Distinct Tribal interesting experience. In this presentation you will get to know more 
Traditions of about the distinct tribal traditions of Africa. These tribes have their own 
Africa customs and traditions. The tribal people also adorn themselves with 
special ornaments, jewels and clothes. 
Additionally, several languages are 
spoken in these African tribes.
5 Spectacular African culture is rich, diverse and unique. Africa has had a long history of 
Tribal colonization by the west. There are many tribes in Africa. Lets Know about 5 
Traditions of Spectacular Tribal Traditions of Africa with ForeTVHub.
Africa ● Woodabe Tribe
● Masaai Tribe
● Himba Tribe
● Mursi
● Bushman, San Tribe (Botswana & 
Angola)
Woodabe Tribe & Masaai Tribe
Woodabe Fula: Masaai Tribe:
The Woodabe Fula tribe is from Niger. The The Masaai people of Kenya and Tanzania 
Guerewol is a courtship ritual competition have a peculiar belief. They view spitting as 
that takes place annually. In this festival, a sign of respect and goodness. The Masaai 
young men adorn themselves with ornaments people use spitting to convey their good 
and face painting. They stand in lines to sing wishes at a wedding. Furthermore, when 
and dance in the hopes of catching the two friends meet, they spit on their hands 
attention of single young women. The dance before shaking hands. Even newborns get 
event is called the Yaake. Additionally, there spat on by elders of the tribe. This is done to 
are competitions among the suitors. bless the child.
Himba Tribe &Mursi
Himba Tribe: Mursi:
In the Himba tribe of Namibia, the women Mursi is a tribe based in Ethiopia. Upon 
regularly apply a paste of fat, butter and red reaching the age of 16, the girls of Mursi 
ochre. This paste is known as ‘otjize’. As tribe begin wearing large wooden plates or 
girls grow up, they become responsible for pottery in their lower lips. The mother of 
their personal hygiene. This is the point the girl cuts her lower lip in this settlement. 
when they start applying ‘otjize’. The women However, it is entirely a personal choice of 
practice this habit purely for aesthetic the girl. Mursi people find this body 
reasons. It gives their hair and skin a modification attractive and pleasing.
beautiful reddish tinge.
Bushman, San The Bushman or San people of Angola, Botswana, and Angola have a special 
Tribe (Botswana tradition. This tribe performs a sacred dance that is considered to have sacred 
powers. The healers of this community 
& Angola) dance around the fire while chanting 
hymns. They do so until they reach a higher 
realm of consciousness. In this state, they 
get access to the world of spirits. The 
Bushman healers perform this dance to 
cure physical illnesses. They also aim to get 
rid of emotional evil like hatred, anger, and 
jealousy by doing the healing dance.
The various tribal traditions of a country 
can tell us a lot about their beliefs, values 
and morals. You can enlighten yourself 
more if you visit ForeTVhub. These 
tribes are truly unique. Getting a peek into 
their lifestyle and customs is truly 
wonderful.
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