Bananas are believed to have been domesticated in Southeast Asia, and were brought to Africa by Arab traders in the 6th century. The crop quickly spread throughout the continent, and is now one of the most important staple foods in Africa.
So, did the Bantu migrations involve cultivation of bananas? The answer is yes. The Bantu migrations are believed to have been responsible for the spread of bananas from Southeast Asia to Africa, and the crop is now an important part of the diet of many Bantu-speaking peoples.