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  1. 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 …

  2. 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, …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. Shona and Ndebele People – Culture, History & Traditions of …

    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.

  8. Understanding the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe: Culture and …

    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 …

  9. African Studies Center-African Languages at Penn

    The majority of the population is bilingual in Shona or Ndebele and English. Ndebele is also a Bantu language and is spoken by about 20 percent of the population, mostly in the western …

  10. 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 …