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Religions in Ancient Africa The bulk of people who live in Africa are followers of Islam and Christianity. But before these two religions arrived, there were a lot of other traditional faiths that were followed. Approximately 10% of Africans still follow traditional religions as of this writing. Religions in Ancient …

Art of Ancient Africa Large and varied, Africa is a continent. Many civilizations and empires have come and gone throughout its history. The art of Ancient Africa is therefore rich and varied. On this page, we shall address some common themes seen in a large portion of African art. Art …

Ancient Mali Empire: History and Facts Ancient Mali Empire: History and Facts Where was the Empire of Mali located? Western Africa was home to the Mali Empire. It was first found growing up beside the Niger River and finally stretched 1,200 km from the Atlantic Ocean to Gao City. The …