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My AlkebulanReclaiming Legacy & Identity
Explore the roots, rituals, and resilience of the African spirit — past, present and future.
3000+
Years of History
2000+
Languages & Dialects
54
Nations United
Culture & Spirituality
Discover the sacred traditions, beliefs, and practices that have guided African communities for millennia.
Ancestral Worship
belief
The veneration and communication with deceased family members and community elders.
Regions:
West Africa
Central Africa
Southern Africa
Libation Ceremonies
ritual
Pouring of liquids (water, palm wine, or spirits) to honor ancestors and deities.
Regions:
West Africa
Central Africa
Rites of Passage
ceremony
Sacred ceremonies marking important life transitions such as birth, adulthood, marriage, and death.
Regions:
All regions
Traditional Healing
healing
Holistic healing practices using herbs, spiritual rituals, and ancestral guidance.
Regions:
All regions
Adinkra Symbols
symbol
Visual symbols representing concepts, proverbs, and philosophical ideas from Akan culture.
Regions:
West Africa
Divination Practices
ritual
Methods of seeking guidance from ancestors and spirits through various tools and techniques.
Regions:
All regions
Languages & Tribes
Explore the rich diversity of African peoples, their languages, customs, and cultural heritage.
Yoruba
West Africa
44,000,000 people
One of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, known for their rich cultural traditions, art, and spiritual practices.
Traditional Greeting:
"Bawo ni (How are you?)"
Core Values:
Respect for elders
Community solidarity
Artistic expression
Countries:
Nigeria, Benin, Togo
Maasai
East Africa
1,500,000 people
Semi-nomadic pastoralists known for their distinctive customs, dress, and close relationship with wildlife.
Traditional Greeting:
"Supa (Hello)"
Core Values:
Cattle herding
Warrior culture
Age-set system
Countries:
Kenya, Tanzania
Zulu
Southern Africa
12,000,000 people
The largest ethnic group in South Africa, known for their military prowess and rich cultural heritage.
Traditional Greeting:
"Sawubona (I see you)"
Core Values:
Ubuntu philosophy
Respect for ancestors
Courage
Countries:
South Africa
Akan
West Africa
20,000,000 people
Known for their rich traditions in gold mining, kente cloth weaving, and complex social structures.
Traditional Greeting:
"Akwaaba (Welcome)"
Core Values:
Wisdom of elders
Artistic craftsmanship
Social harmony
Countries:
Ghana, Ivory Coast
Amhara
East Africa
27,000,000 people
One of Ethiopia's largest ethnic groups, known for their ancient Christian traditions and highland culture.
Traditional Greeting:
"Selam (Peace/Hello)"
Core Values:
Orthodox Christianity
Education
Hospitality
Countries:
Ethiopia
Berber (Amazigh)
North Africa
30,000,000 people
Indigenous peoples of North Africa, known for their resilience and preservation of ancient traditions.
Traditional Greeting:
"Azul (Hello)"
Core Values:
Independence
Hospitality
Oral tradition
Countries:
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Wisdom & Legacy
Draw inspiration from ancestral wisdom, visionary leaders, and the rich tapestry of African intellectual heritage.
"Ubuntu: I am because we are"
Individual existence is meaningless without community. Our humanity is interconnected and interdependent.
community
Southern Africa • Nguni languages1 of 8 proverbs
community
"Ubuntu: I am because we are"
Southern Africa
wisdom
"However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source"
Nigeria
leadership
"When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to the branches"
Nigeria
community
"The spider's web: if you touch one thread, the whole web trembles"
Ghana
wisdom
"The baobab tree that survived the storm did not grow in a day"
Senegal
life
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors"
Ethiopia
community
"It takes a village to raise a child"
Nigeria
leadership
"A lion does not turn around when a small dog barks"
Kenya
Personal Connection
Build your personal connection to African heritage through reflection, favorites, and ancestral exploration.
Favorite Proverbs
Wisdom that resonates with you
"Ubuntu: I am because we are"
"However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source"
"It takes a village to raise a child"
Favorite Tribes & Peoples
Cultures you feel connected to
Yoruba
Akan
Zulu