ABSTRACT
The continent of Africa is divided into more than 50 nations and fragmented into at least twice as many ethnic and linguistic groups. Though the term “African” is widely used throughout the world to describe inhabitants of Africa, this term does not capture the ethnic and cultural diversity of the continent. The population of African nations is mostly made up of indigenous persons, however, several prominent groups emigrated from European countries and India. This combination of people has created an abundance of variation in the traditions and values of Africa.
