The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.

The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.

The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.

The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa with an estimated 10–12 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

The Zulu originated from Nguni communities who took part in the Bantu migrations. As the clans integrated together, the rulership of Shaka brought success to the Zulu nation due to his perfected military policies.

The Zulu take pride in their ceremonies such as the Umhlanga, or Reed Dance, and their various forms of beadwork. The art and skill of beadwork takes part in the identification of Zulu people and acts as a form of communication.

The men and women both serve different purposes in society in order to function as a whole. Today the Zulu predominately believe in Christianity, but have created a syncretic religion that is combined with the Zulu’s prior belief systems.