Today, what is left of these kingdoms remains in the names of modern African states such as Ghana, Mali, Benin and Zimbabwe. Ever since the last great empire, Africans have gone through colonization and slave trade before independence. The early European settlers trading with Africans and went on to profit from their various natural and valuable human resource. However, the peoples of Africa are spread in diverse ethnical groups, each with certain distinct traits and commonly spoken languages. Carviings and sculptures, ancient drawings and paintings, the design and build of houses and villages, tell of a rich history and heritage in not so much as a word.
Music is a valued part of daily life.
There is deep cultural meaning in the lyrics, rythm and musical instruments. With music, of course, goes dancing because to African people, the art of music is also the art of moving to music. Religion and Education Christianity and Islam are the two major religions practised in Africa. Judaism only consists of a very small minority. Naturally, religion is integrated in the education system, both formal and informal.