Swahili and Tigrinya — Two influential African languages! Swahili, a Bantu language with Arabic influence, is the most widely spoken African language. It’s used across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the DRC, and parts of Mozambique, Rwanda, and beyond. Even recognized as an official language of the African Union. Tigrinya, a Semitic language related to Ge’ez and Amharic, is spoken by millions in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It holds deep historical and cultural significance, with roots stretching back centur