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Country of origin: South Africa. Unique cultural aspects: Zulu monarchy, Reed Dance ceremony, beadwork in craft.

Country of origin: Kenya and Tanzania. Unique cultural aspects: Semi-nomadic lifestyle, jumping dance called 'adumu', and distinctive red cloaks.

Country of origin: Nigeria and Niger. Unique cultural aspects: Famous for leatherworking, traditional architecture, and the Bori religion.

Country of origin: Nigeria. Unique cultural aspects: Rich mythology, Egungun festival, and Ifa divination system.

Country of origin: Ethiopia. Unique cultural aspects: Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Amharic script, and the Timkat festival.

Country of origin: Nigeria. Unique cultural aspects: Democratic clan system, the New Yam Festival, and Uli body art.

Country of origin: Somalia. Unique cultural aspects: Pastoral nomadism, camel milk culture, and spoken poetry traditions.

Country of origin: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Niger and countries in the Sahara. Unique cultural aspects: Imazighen identity, Berber languages, and the Imilchil Marriage Festival.

Country of origin: A widespread group across West Africa. Unique cultural aspects: Nomadic herding, Wodaabe Gerewol festival, and colorful dress.

Country of origin: Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Unique cultural aspects: Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force, Umhlanga Reed Dance, and beadwork.

Country of origin: Ghana. Unique cultural aspects: Matrilineal social system, Kente cloth, and the Golden Stool.

Country of origin: Nomadic groups across the Sahara, mainly in Mali, Niger, and Algeria. Unique cultural aspects: Men wear veils, a matrilineal society, and the Festival in the Desert.

Country of origin: The Gambia, Senegal, and Mali. Unique cultural aspects: Griot storytelling, Kora music, and the influence on American blues.

Country of origin: Ethiopia. Unique cultural aspects: Democratic Gada system, Irreecha Thanksgiving, and horse symbolism.

Country of origin: Kenya. Unique cultural aspects: Cattle as a sign of wealth, Moran warrior age-grade system, and traditional Samburu dance.

Country of origin: Western Sahara. Unique cultural aspects: Mostly nomadic, the conflict with Morocco, and tea culture.

Country of origin: Senegal and The Gambia. Unique cultural aspects: Griot tradition, Bàttu dance, and Wolof language's influence on Senegambian music.

Country of origin: Namibia. Unique cultural aspects: Otjize paste for hair and skin, importance of cattle, and semi-nomadic herding lifestyle.

Country of origin: Kenya. Unique cultural aspects: The largest ethnic group in Kenya, Gikuyu and Mumbi creation myth, and coffee farming.