Who were the teachers in Africa and villages?

In Africa, traditional teachers often included community elders, religious leaders, and skilled artisans who imparted knowledge through oral traditions and hands-on experiences. In rural villages, education was typically informal, focusing on practical skills, cultural values, and social norms. With the introduction of formal education systems, teachers often came from local communities or were brought in from urban areas, but many still emphasized the importance of local culture and languages in their teaching methods. Today, efforts continue to blend traditional and modern educational practices to better serve rural populations.