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CULTURE OF AFRICA
Africa’s culture ay halos ibang iba sa kultura ng ibang country. Hindi lang sa traditional practices maging
sa music art and literature. Pero kahit nag anon hindi to hadlang sa development, it serves as the
advantages that built for prosperity, change of attitudes related to economic growth and the relation
with the environment.
FOOD
Fu-fu is made of boiled cassava and peanut butter. Fufu is a West African dish made from fresh or
fermented cassava, as well as various vegetables, spices, meat, or fish. Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia,
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Benin, Togo, Nigeria, the Congo (Zaire), Cameroon, and the Central African
Republic are among the countries that have it.
RITUALS
(Since time immemorial, human beings the world over have sought answers to the vexing questions of
their origins, sickness, death and after death; the meaning of natural phenomena such as earthquakes,
eclipses of the sun and moon, birth of twins etc. and how to protect themselves from such mysterious
events. They invented God and gods and the occult sciences (witch craft, divination and soothsaying) in
order to seek the protection of supernatural powers while individuals used them to gain power to
dominate others and to accumulate wealth. Human sacrifice was one way in which they sought to
expiate the gods for what they believed were punishments for their transgressions. One example, the
Ghana Asante Kingdom's very origins are associated with human sacrifice. On the eve of war against
Denkyira, individuals volunteered themselves to be sacrificed in order to guarantee victory. Later, human
sacrifice in Asante was mainly politically motivated as kings and religious leaders offered human sacrifice
in remembrance of their ancestral spirits and to seek their protection against their enemies. The Asante
Kingdom is one of several examples included in this study of human sacrifice and ritual killing on the
African continent. Case studies include practices in Sierra Leone, Tanzania (Mainland), Zanzibar, Uganda
and Swaziland. Advertisements relating to the occult was a common feature of Drum magazine, the
popular South African magazine in Southern, Eastern and Central Africa in late years of colonial and early
years of postcolonial periods, indicating a wide belief in these practices among the people in these
countries? Each case examined is introduced by an expose of folklore that puts in perspective beliefs in
the supernatural and how folklore continues to perpetuate them. Through careful study of these select
cases, this book highlights general features of human sacrifice which recur with striking uniformity in all
parts of sub Saharan Africa, and why they persist until today. He draws upon extensive written sources to
expose these practices in other cultures including those in Western societies.)
FAITH AND RELIGION
Africa's religions are varied, including indigenous religions, Christianity, and Islam. Indigenous
religions are those that Africans followed before the arrival of foreign religions like Christianity
and Islam. These faiths are distinguished by their belief in a supreme being, ancestor
veneration, and a strong link between the natural and spiritual worlds. Many indigenous Africans
also integrate Christian or Islamic practices into their religious beliefs.
In many parts of Africa, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, Christianity is the dominant religion. It
was brought to Africa in the nineteenth century by European missionaries and has since spread
throughout the continent. Many African Christians combine their Christian beliefs and practices
with local religious beliefs and practices.
Africa also has a lot of people who follow Islam, especially in North Africa and the Horn of
Africa. Arab traders brought it to Africa in the 7th century. Since then, it has spread all over the
continent. Many African Muslims mix their Islamic faith with the beliefs and practices of their
own religions.
Religion in Africa is more than just a personal set of beliefs; it is also a social and communal
experience. A lot of the time, religious beliefs and practices are tied into daily life and the way
society works. Religious rituals and ceremonies are important times to meet new people and
bring people together.
The role of traditional healers and spiritual leaders is another important part of African culture
when it comes to faith and religion. Traditional healers are important people in their communities
who are often asked for spiritual and medical advice. Spiritual leaders like priests and imams
also play important roles in guiding their congregations and communities.
CUSTOMS
African Traditions are expressed through music, art, dance and sculpture... African Tradition is expressed
through many different art forms, such as music, dance, art, sculpture and beadwork. These traditions
are deeply ingrained into the whole African culture.

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