Discuss how African culture is connected to the globalization processes. Be sure to discuss the diffusion of African culture outside of Africa as well as the ways Africa is being influenced by a global culture

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The slave trade brought African culture to the Americas and Europe while damaging the demographic and political strength of African societies. In these new areas, African culture blended with local cultures–including Amerindian and European cultures–creating a cultural syncretism, which has influenced music, food and many other elements. The presence of Europeans in African countries also led to incorporation of European traditions into local African cultures, but these were often rejected during the era of independence and post-colonization. Popular culture in Africa reflects a blend of local and global influences–and example is the popular musical form in South Africa known as Kwaito, which sounds similar to American rap music.