The Tribal Society

The Upemba Twa, also known as the Luba Twa, are a group of indigenous people residing in the Upemba Depression region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This group is part of the larger Twa ethnic community, which is spread across various parts of Central Africa. The Upemba Twa are particularly notable for their deep historical and cultural connections to the Upemba Depression, a large marshy basin with a rich archaeological heritage. Historically, the Upemba Twa have been closely linked with the Luba Kingdom, which emerged in the 16th century in the Upemba Depression. The Twa people, also known as Batwa or Pygmies, are traditionally known for their hunter-gatherer…