Scientists believe that people originated in Africa and from there spread to populate the world. But who are the people of Africa today? Our notions are colored by images of starvation or 'primitive' natives. But the people of Africa encompass a diversity of races and economic levels exceeded nowhere else in the world: the squalor of shanty towns, the prosperity of tourism, proud tribesmen, computer-savvy businessmen. Here we can give you no more than a glimpse into the lives of African people.