Top Ten Richest Tribes In Africa, Check Out If You Can Find your Tribe On The List

Africa happens to be the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, after Asia.

Africa is one of the continents that has lost different ethnic groups each with its own languages and culture. Africa is believed to have over 3,000 tribes. Prosperity and riches are not dependent on ones’ tribe, some tribes are placed under the richest on the continent due to some reasons been seen. This article will enlighten you to know about the top ten richest tribes in Africa. Below are the top 10 richest tribes in Africa;

1. Yoruba – Nigeria

The Yoruba tribe is located in South-Western Nigeria and Southern Benin but is considered as the highest population is in Nigeria. There’s no is doubt it has been classified as one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa with an estimated population of 35 million people. This is one of the richest tribes we have in Nigeria. They make up 20% of the population in Nigeria and due to the fact that they accepted western education earlier, more professionals come from this tribe than any other tribe in Nigeria.

2. Zulu – South Africa

The Zulu tribe is the second on the List. It is one of the richest tribes in Africa that is well known all over the world. They speak the isiZulu language and can be mostly located in South Africa and other countries like Zambia, Zimbabwe, etc. Their culture is elegant and is known for their festivals. This tribe is estimated to have a population of over 11 million people.

3. Pedi – South Africa

The Pedi tribe are the type of tribe that originated from South Africa and they speak the Sotho language; there are more than 7 million people speaking this kind of language in South Africa. The highest populations Of this tribe in South Africa were involved in herding and farming but at a time, many people had to migrate to cities in search of greener pastures. Currently, they are one of the richest tribes we have on the continent.

4. Hausa and Fulani – Nigeria

These tribes are said to be the most successful when it’s come to politics due to their large population in Nigeria. This tribe is the most populated in Nigeria and they can also be found in some West African countries. These people are mostly into agriculture and trading and are ranked among one of the richest tribes on the continent. The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote is from this kind of tribe so you can imagine.

5. Suri – Ethiopia

The Suri tribe is one of the richest that we have in Africa. They speak the Surma language and are actually found in highlands and countries like Sudan and Ethiopia. The culture is a very weird, a culture whereby they are only allowed to marry within their tribe.

6. The Ashanti Tribe

This is the largest tribe we have in our country Ghana numbering about seven million in total and nearly half the population of the entire country. It is also one of the few matrilineal societies in West Africa and Africa as a whole.

Once renowned for the splendour and wealth of their rulers, the Ashanti people are really famous for their skilful artwork and their trademark the kente cloth. Another notable characteristic of the Ashanti is their lavish funerals. Some of the famous masks, sculptures and furniture in Ghana are made by the people of Ashanti.

7. Igbo – Nigeria

This is the most successful and popular tribe in Nigeria. They are mainly into business; they really don’t leave any stone in touch when it comes to making money.

8. El Molo – Kenya

This is one of the richest tribes in the continent even though the fact that it is the smallest tribe Kenya have. They speak the Maa language. The people are involved in fishing and hunting, one of their sources of food is the hippopotamus killed in Turkana Lake.

The people of the Xhosa tribe are all over the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and they literally speak with click sounds. This tribe is also one of the richest African have.

10. Oromo – Ethiopia

The Oromo tribe is the most well known in Ethiopia and they make up 40% of the country’s population. They speak the Oromo language and practice the Waaqa traditional religion.