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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

The Shona-speaking peoples comprise about 80 percent of the population of Zimbabwe, with significant groups in Mozambique. Most of what follows applies to the Shona in Zimbabwe, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Those who call themselves Shona and speak a Shona dialect inhabit present-day Zimbabwe, southern Zambia, and west-central Mozambique.