Say Hello in a local language

Here are greetings equivalent to “hello” in a few African languages:

1. Swahili (East Africa): “Jambo” or “Habari” (both can be used to greet someone)
2. Zulu (South Africa): “Sawubona” (used when addressing one person) or “Sanibonani” (used when addressing multiple people)
3. Xhosa (South Africa): “Molo” (used when addressing one person) or “Molweni” (used when addressing multiple people)
4. Yoruba (Nigeria): “Ẹ ku abọ” (pronounced eh-koo ah-boh)
5. Amharic (Ethiopia): “ሰላም” (pronounced “selam”)

These are just a few examples, as there are thousands of languages spoken across the African continent, each with its own unique greeting customs and phrases.