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These ethnic groups are of Bantu origin, with large Nilotic-speaking, moderate indigenous, and small non-African minorities. The country lacks a clear dominant ethnic majority: the largest ethnic group in Tanzania, the Sukuma people, comprises about 16 percent of the country's total population, followed by the Wanyakyusa and the Chagga.
To achieve this, Nyerere provided what has been regarded by some commentators as one of the most successful cases of ethnic repression and identity transformation in Africa. [1] With over 130 ethnic groups and local languages spoken, Tanzania is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa. Despite this, ethnic divisions have remained ...
The Zinza are Bantu ethnolinguistic group from the southwestern Islands on Lake Victoria, Tanzania. The Zinza people also lived on the shores of Geita Region's Chato District and Geita District and Mwanza Region. In 1987, the Zinza population was estimated to be 138,000 .
High-backed stool, Kami ethnic group, late 19th century, Musée des Confluences, Lyon. Tanzania. Masterworks of African Skulpture (original title in German: Tanzania. Meisterwerke afrikanischer Skulptur and Swahili: Sanaa za Mabingwa wa Kiafrika) was an art exhibition of traditional African sculptures originating from the mainland region of ...
The Vinza (Wavinza in Swahili) are a Bantu ethnic and linguistic group based in Uvinza District of Kigoma Region, Tanzania. In 1987 the Vinza population was estimated to be 10,000. [ 4 ] The Vinza people speak the Vinza language , also known as Kivinza, [ 5 ] which belongs to the Central Bantu language family .
The Sangu people, (or Rori), are an ethnic group based in the Usangu Plain of Chunya District of Mbeya Region, Tanzania.They speak Sangu (or Kisangu), which belongs to the Bantu language family. The Sangu community has a rich cultural heritage and is known for traditional practices, music, and art.
Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), the founder and first president of Tanzania was a Zanaki and was the son of the King Burito Nyerere (1860–1942), who was chief of the Zanaki, [3] and of Christina Mgaya wa Nyang'ombe (1891-1997). [4] David Musuguri (1920-2024), Chief of the Tanzania People's Defence Force 1980–1988 [5]
The Luguru are a matrilineal ethnic and linguistic group from Pwani Region and Morogoro Region in Tanzania. They speak the Bantu Luguru language. [1] In 2001, the Luguru population was estimated to be at about 692,000. [2] The Luguru are Muslim. However, many traditional beliefs and practices are still extant among them. [3]