
Shona people - Wikipedia
The Shona people (/ ˈʃoʊnə /), also/formerly known as the Karanga, are a Bantu ethnic group native to Southern Africa, primarily living in Zimbabwe where they form the majority of the population, as well …
Shona | Bantu-speaking, Zimbabwe, Matabeleland | Britannica
Shona, group of culturally similar Bantu-speaking peoples living chiefly in the eastern half of Zimbabwe, north of the Lundi River. The main groupings are the Zezuru, Karanga, Manyika, Tonga-Korekore, …
Shona language, alphabet and pronunciation - Omniglot
Shona is a member of the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo language family. It is spoken by about 10.8 million people mainly in Zimbabwe, where more than 80% of the population are Shona speakers.
The Shona people – The Tribal Society
The Shona people are a Bantu ethnic group native to Southern Africa, predominantly residing in Zimbabwe, where they form the majority population. They also have communities in Mozambique, …
The Rich Traditions of the Shona Culture in Zimbabwe. – CSA
May 24, 2025 · The Shona culture, rooted deeply in the heart of Zimbabwe, is one of Southern Africa’s most enduring and influential traditions. Representing over 70% of Zimbabwe’s population, the …
Shona and Ndebele People – Culture, History & Traditions of Zimbabwe
Discover the rich traditions, languages, and cultural heritage of Zimbabwe’s two largest ethnic groups—the Shona and the Ndebele people. Learn what makes each unique.
The Shona People, a story - African American Registry
Apr 17, 2013 · On this date, 600 A.D., the Registry celebrates the Shona people of Africa. Located in Zimbabwe and southern Mozambique, their tribal language is also called Shona (Bantu), and their …
Understanding the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe: Culture and Heritage ...
The Shona people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Zimbabwe, with a history that dates back over a thousand years. They are believed to have migrated from the north and settled in the region …
AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Shona people
The Shona people are an ethnic group native to Southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe (where they form the vast majority). They have five major clans, and are adjacent to other groups with similar cultures …
African Studies Center-African Languages at Penn
The Shona ethnic identity is provided from the local dialects, namely Karanga, Zezuru, Manyika, Ndau and Korekore. The written form of the Shona language dates back to the 1830s when the …