Bantu Expansion

The Bantu Expansion refers to a significant migration of Bantu-speaking peoples across Africa, beginning around 1000 BCE and continuing for centuries. Originating in what is now southeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon, these groups spread south and east, bringing with them agriculture, ironworking, and languages. This movement led to the establishment of various cultures and societies throughout sub-Saharan Africa, drastically transforming the continent's demographic and cultural landscape. The Bantu Expansion is crucial for understanding the historical development of many African societies today.