Africa was NOT the birthplace of humanity, Lemuria was.

Now, Lemuria was a grand island-continent that stretched
from Madagascar to Hawaii over 500,000 years ago. It
was called the Mother-Land because it was named after
Mother-Mary in the bible.

The Lemurians were a magical and even telepathic race.
Many could fly and teleport. They had faster than light
space-ships, living biological computers and even healing
chambers that can reanimate the dead.

There was no government because the people were wise
enough to govern themselves. Lifespan was 10,000 to 30,000 years.