Describe the culture of Africa prior to European imperialism?

Before Imperialism Africa had their own traditions and beliefs. Africa's traditions and beliefs were disrupted after European Imperialism. Before Imperialism Africans lived in very different ways. Some lived in very large areas such as kingdoms while others lived in small villages. Some Africans took care of the animals as well while others were educated. They also had their own religious beliefs. They worshipped gods and goddesses and their lives were very centered around that. Europeans disrupted all of these traditions and beliefs when they had colonized Africa.