<P> Ethnic groups present in South Sudan include the Nuer, Dinka, Kakwa, Bari, Lugbara and Keliko people, Azande, Muru, Baka, Madi, Mundu, Avokaya, Jur people, Shilluk, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Balanda, Ottuho (Latuka and Lokoya people), Topossa, Lango, Dungotona, and Acholi . </P> <P> Most South Sudanese kept the core of their culture even while in exile and diaspora . Traditional culture is highly upheld and a great focus is given to knowing one's origin and dialect . Although the common languages spoken are Arabi Juba and English, Kiswahili is being introduced to the population to improve the country's relations with its East African neighbors . </P> <P> Due to the many years of civil war, the culture is heavily influenced by the countries neighboring South Sudan . Many South Sudanese fled to Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda where they interacted with the nationals and learnt their languages and culture . For most of those who remained in the country, or went North to Sudan and Egypt, they greatly assimilated Arabic culture . </P> <P> Many music artists from South Sudan use English, Kiswahili, Arabi Juba, their local language, or a mix of languages . Popular artist Emmanuel Kembe sings folk, reggae, and Afrobeat . Yaba Angelosi sings Afrobeat, R&B, and Zouk . Dynamiq is popular for his reggae releases . Emmanuel Jal is a hip hop artist . </P>

The culture of sudan has been most influenced by which ethnic groups