Next came the French; both the British and French sought to gain financial gain from the sugarcane industry on the islands, which were well situated for growing this crop. This led to a need for labor and the beginning of the slave trade from Africa to these islands. Much like the British and French changed the culture upon their arrival, so too did the arrival of the Africans. However, since the Europeans maintained control, the French and British cultures dominated in many ways, although African influences were also introduced.
Eventually the conflicts between the French and British ended with the British taking full control and today many aspects of British culture are well engrained into the national psyche. Even today the people of St. Kitts & Nevis speak English and most of the population is Anglican Christian.
Although many aspects of the culture, including many of the more obvious cultural aspects like language and religion, are based on British roots, today the culture of St. Kitts & Nevis is more focused on the majority, who are the descendants of the African slaves. With these people comes a distinct culture rooted in Africa with vibrant music, dance, art, and foods. However, their lifestyle also reflects the lifestyle of the islands for centuries as the people still work primarily in the agricultural industry, but the services industry is rapidly expanding as tourism is increasing and ever-changing the people, country, and culture.