The Bantu people

The Bantu people are a large group of over 300 ethnicities in Africa, primarily speaking languages that belong to the Bantu language family. Originating in West Africa, they began a major migration around 1000 B.C. that spread across central, eastern, and southern Africa. This movement greatly influenced the continent's cultural, linguistic, and agricultural landscapes. The Bantu introduced techniques like ironworking and farming, significantly impacting the societies they encountered. Today, Bantu-speaking communities encompass diverse groups, including the Zulu, Kikuyu, and Shona, each with its own unique cultural practices and histories.