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Three Major Religions of Africa: Traditional African Religion Animism (50%) Christianity (20%) Islam (25%) Shaman Christian Church in a rural village

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Religious Breakdown in Africa

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Traditional Family Structures Nuclear Family Extended Family Mother + FatherChild Mother + FatherChild Uncle Grandparent Child Grandparent Aunt+ + Child

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Forms: Ethnic & State govt. sets rules & people follow; leaders are elected by majority or seize power; govt. controls or aides in economy, land, and resources Tribe govt. in hands of chiefs, land belongs to all; sense of loyalty to group; play certain roles; respect for ancestors; religion is focal point of life Hunter-Gatherer men hunt & women gather; move w/seasons or resources; low populations; no property rights; egalitarian; temporary social ties

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Hunter-Gatherer Groups Across the Globe

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Traditional African music (most popular) Drums are used for sending messages to the people in town, for ceremonies such as weddings or naming ceremonies, and even for healing sick people. Other popular instruments: slit gongs, rattles, double bells, bows, harps African music helps to connect people together and strengthen the fabric of the community Each region of Africa has its own distinct style based off of religion, tribe, and history Genres of popular music: blues, jazz and rumba derive from Traditional African music

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Africans over the centuries have created stories as a way of making sense of the world Why tell Stories? Sharing the human experience - to express or communicate emotion, feelings, ideas, & info Passing on tradition and culture (storytelling, folktales, myths and legends) Recreational drama for entertainment

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In Africa all art is socially functional and the object is not as important as the soul force behind the creation of the object Africa has a rich tradition of arts & crafts Examples Include : Woodcarvings Brass Leather art works Sculpture Paintings Pottery Jewelry (important personal accessory) Masks

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Men: Western style clothing Pants and knee-length shirt w/collar or sweater Traditional: two part apron/loin cloth covering front and rear Women: Western style clothing Long dress made from shiny threads or cloth, shawl Traditional: topless with skirt made of cloth or animal hide

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Food and drink vary based on local area/region colonial food traditions religion The African cuisine: fruits and vegetables milk and dairy products meat products The African village diet: milk curds whey

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Soccer is most popular sport in Africa Rugby and Cricket are played throughout Africa Many African nations participate in the Olympic Games