10 things you didn’t know about maiko zulu

The Zulu tribe represents the largest population of ethnic groups in South Africa ; making up to million people. They are known for their strong fighting spirit which has fashioned renowned warriors in history including the likes of Shaka Zulu who played a prominent role in various Zulu wars. The history of South Africa would not be complete without the mentioning of the Zulu tribe.

Outlined below are interesting truths about the Zulu tribe you should know. As much as there are some scattered Zulu- speaking people all over the provinces, the majority of the Zulu-speaking people live in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. Most of the 9 million Zulu-speakers in South Africa reside in this province or have migrated initially from this province to other provinces in South Africa.

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Since a majority of its population are Zulu-speaking people, it is therefore known as the home of the Zulu Tribe. The Zulu tribe speaks their language which is known as IsiZulu, a widely spoken language in South Africa. It mostly features respect terms which are words used while addressing older people. Using first names on an older person is normally frowned upon by the tribe and instead, they use terms such as Baba for father and Mama for mother even when the senior individuals are not the parents of the person addressing them.

The Zulu people have always strongly believed in ancestral spirits referred to amadlozi or abaphansi. They are simply spirits of the dead.

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They celebrate this day in the month of September to remember the famous founder of the Zulu Kingdom, Shaka. The celebrations are known for their colourful quality and the event is also marked by the poets singing the praises of all the Zulu kings starting with Shaka down to the current king. On her wedding day, the bride usually changes at least three times in different colors, to show off her beauty to the in-laws.