The Bantu, San and Khoikhoi

Explore the rich tapestry of Central and Southern Africa's population before the era of colonization in this captivating video. Join us as we delve into the vibrant cultures and ethnic groups that thrived across this diverse region.
In this enlightening journey, we shine a spotlight on the Bantu, San people, Khoikhoi people, and Pygmies, showcasing their distinct lifestyles, languages, and societal structures. Discover the fascinating dynamics of the Bantu migration, a monumental event that shaped the landscapes and cultures of the region.
Our narrative aims to shed light on the often-overlooked history of these indigenous communities, their harmonious relationships with the land, and the intricate social systems they developed. By understanding their stories, we gain valuable insights into the roots of Africa's heritage.
Join us in celebrating the resilience and diversity of Central and Southern Africa's pre-colonial societies. Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel to continue exploring untold stories from history. Let's honor the legacies of these remarkable civilizations together.

[@GamelHoca]

Here we go
Amazing video

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@danievandermerwe1157]

Love your video , history comes alive

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Thank you so for your support, more are coming

[@user-bw2tp8ep6m]

Thanks for the video really interesting

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Thank you for watching, .working hard to upload soon !

[@Qhawe_Jameson.]

Bantu is not an ethnic group but a language group spoken by various African ethnic groups who are genetically and culturally unique from each other. My people migrated from North East and Central Africa.

[@MALEECKSWIFE29]

DNA says a different story Bantus all have e1b1a genetic marking showing all Bantu are related and from a common area

[@Qhawe_Jameson.]

@MALEECKSWIFE29 Bantu is not an ethnic group. And you wrong, E1B1A is predominantly found in West Africa and moderately found in Southern Africa where I'm from. Same as E1B1B, which is predominantly found in the horn of Africa and moderately found in North Africa and moderately in Southern Africa. The genetic marker predominantly found in Southern Africa was formed in the green Sahara.

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Bantus are not a single ethnic group, They are an umbrella term to athe diverse group of 900+ ethnicities and languages which have similarities hence the Bantu

[@Qhawe_Jameson.]

@simpleafricanhistory bantu was a term coined by a German linguist in 1895 at the height of colonial racism. It has derogatory connotations in South Africa as it was primarily used derogatorily by apartheid regime. Bantu is not a race or ethnicity.

[@alisterdirector1475]

​@MALEECKSWIFE29 you are absolutely mislead. E1B1a is a haplogroup and is not exclusive to a language grouping. Moreover, all tribes grouped into the Bantu language grouping don't have E1b1a. This is one of the lies genetic testing companies try to push.

[@user-bw2tp8ep6m]

Thanks for the video really great keep uploading

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Thanks, will do!

[@matthewmann8969]

In truth, fact, honesty, and bluntness in terms of technology within Southern African Countries in overall tools, weaponry, dispenseries etc it went Bantus>Xhosas>Khois>Sans in that order in ancient and midieval clockers yeah.

[@sentientglitch]

the xhosa are a bantu group

[@samkelombambo916]

I don't understand you @matthewmann what are you saying?

[@alisterdirector1475]

This is a more balanced telling of the story. I appreciate that you touched on the fact that "Bantu" is used as a language grouping, but personally I would have done more to stress that there is no tribe named Bantu and that it is a misappropriated word.

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Thanks for pointing that out , Bantus are not a single “tribe” it’s an umbrella term to describe various ethnicities in central and Southern Africa.

[@therealfootballanalystftb6687]

​@simpleafricanhistory it use to be until it grew to large to continue being one

[@alisterdirector1475]

​​@@therealfootballanalystftb6687 there was never any tribe called Bantu. There were tribes that referred to all people as Bantu. Also you must acknowledge that tribes referred to as Bantu, because of similarities in languages. Not all these tribes were one, nor do they all come from the same place. Languages spread many ways, from trade to conquest.

[@africaine4889]

​@@alisterdirector1475they did came from one place and then dispersed during the migration. Am surprised some bantus do not know this.

[@alisterdirector1475]

@@africaine4889 which Bantu tribes are you referring to?

[@tshiamomaremela6870]

Bachuana(Batswana) are not the bantus. You are distorting the history. The San( Masarwa) are a subgroup of the Batswana , that's why they look the same and share the same geolocation.

[@user-vy4hp9ez4z]

Wher do u take this word Bantu from??

[@simpleafricanhistory]

It’s the word which is found in all central and southern part of the African languages which means “People or person” the languages are pretty much related

[@josephkiwale374]

​@@simpleafricanhistorynot only central and south Africa,but bantu tribes are all over Tanzania Uganda and Kenya,those countries can be found on East Africa

[@simpleafricanhistory]

Yes that is correct 💯

[@Lungelo_K_Moshoela]

This is disappointing, how is it that our history doesn't go through the same academic rigour and intellectualism as other histories. The colonial project is still alive and well I see

[@tshwarelolebeko2395]

This is colonial history

[@halfdome4158]

😂