Did taoism begin in Africa

No, Taoism did not begin in Africa; it originated in ancient China around the 4th to 3rd century BCE. It is primarily based on the teachings of Laozi, as presented in the "Tao Te Ching," and emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, or the fundamental principle that underlies and unites all things. While various spiritual and philosophical traditions exist in Africa, Taoism is distinctly a Chinese philosophy and religion.