Bantu Languages:
* Swahili (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda): "Jambo" (formal), "Habari" (informal)
* Zulu (South Africa): "Sawubona" (formal), "Sanibona" (informal)
* Xhosa (South Africa): "Molweni" (formal), "Molo" (informal)
* Shona (Zimbabwe): "Amai" (formal), "Mhoro" (informal)
* Tswana (Botswana, South Africa): "Dumela" (formal), "Gosiame" (informal)
* Yoruba (Nigeria): "E kaaro" (morning), "E ku ile" (afternoon), "E se ile" (evening)
* Igbo (Nigeria): "Ndewo"
Nilo-Saharan Languages:
* Amharic (Ethiopia): "Selam"
* Oromo (Ethiopia, Kenya): "A salaam"
* Hausa (Nigeria, Niger): "Sannu"
* Dinka (South Sudan): "Yiep"
Afro-Asiatic Languages:
* Arabic (various countries): "Salam"
* Berber (North Africa): "A salam"
Note: This is just a small selection of African languages. There are hundreds of languages spoken across the continent, and many of them have their own unique greetings.
Tips for Using Greetings:
* Formal vs. Informal: Be aware of the formality of the greeting. In many languages, there are different ways to say hello depending on who you are speaking to (e.g., family, friends, elders, strangers).
* Time of Day: Some languages have different greetings depending on the time of day.
* Cultural Context: Always be respectful of the cultural context when using greetings.
It's always a good idea to research the specific language and customs of the people you are speaking to.