Afro-Bahamians
Afro-Bahamians are an ethnicity originating in The Bahamas of predominantly or partial native African descent. They are descendants of various African ethnic groups, many associated with the Bight of Biafra, kingdoms, the Oyo Empire, and the Kingdom of Kongo. According to the 2010 census, 92.7% of The Bahamas' population identifies as mixed African descent.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 400,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Bahamas circa 344,844 (2017) United States of America circa 55,000 (2015) | |
| Languages | |
| Bahamian dialect, English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Santeria, Rastafari, Afro-American religions | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Afro-Caribbean |
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