African Cultures Today

Project
Brooke Leatherman

Somalia

Sunni Muslim (Islam) (official,

according to the Transitional
Federal Charter)

Religion

Ethnic Groups
Language

Cultural Traditions

Somalis have a rich musical heritage

Somali (official), Arabic

(official, according to the
Transitional Federal
Charter), Italian, English

centered on traditional Somali folklore,

Somalia has often been referred to as a
"Nation of Poets" and a "Nation of Bards",
Somali art is the artistic culture of the
Somali people, both historic and
contemporary.

Kenya

Religions

Ethnic Groups

Cultural Traditions

Language
English (official), Kiswahili
(official), numerous
indigenous languages

Many Kenyan communities have adopted

westernised or Islamic forms of dress, with their
original tribal clothes, jewellery, body
ornamentation and weaponry kept for special
occasions or celebrations.

Tanzania
Language

Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for

Ethnic Groups

Cultural Traditions

Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary

language of commerce, administration, and higher
education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar),
many local languages

Tanzanians have traditional dancing styles,

and dressing styles, their art styles include
carvings and tattoos

Religion

Mozambique

Languages

Ethnic Group

Religion
Cultural Traditions
Song and dance play an important part in many local
customs and ceremonies. They are also known for their
wood sculptures.

Cited Websites
http://www.our-africa.org/mozambique/people-culture
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/tz.html
http://www.kilidovetours.com/Tanzaniaculture.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Somalia
http://www.our-africa.org/kenya/people-culture