In West Africa, the factors that allowed their culture to endure include a strong sense of community and traditions, as well as the preservation of oral histories and storytelling practices. Additionally, the influence of powerful empires like the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai helped to maintain and spread cultural practices throughout the region. In East Africa, factors such as geographic isolation and limited outside influence allowed for cultural practices to develop and endure over time, as well as the presence of strong religious and spiritual beliefs that were integral to the culture.
