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Lozi people
Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lozi people, also known as Balozi, are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group native to Southern Africa. They have significant populations in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Lozi language, Silozi, is used as the formal language in official, educational, and media contexts. The Lozi people number approximately 1,561,900.[2]
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Balozi | |
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![]() Flag of the Lozi people | |
Total population | |
1,561,900[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
![]() | 1,325,000 |
![]() | 166,000 |
![]() | 41,000 |
![]() | 20,000 |
![]() | 9,900 |
Languages | |
Silozi | |
Religion | |
Christianity, African traditional religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Sotho-Tswana peoples |
The Lozi comprise several tribes, including the Bamakoma, Kwanda, Lukolwe, Bafwe, Batotela, Bayeyi, Mbowe (Mamboe), Bambukushu, Mishulundu, Muenyi (Mwenyi), Mwanga, Ndundulu, Nygengo, Shanjo, Simaa, Basubia, and Batonga. These tribes share common customs and traditions, with Silozi serving as the formal language for official, educational, and media purposes. Intermarriage among the tribes further strengthens their cultural bonds.[3]
The Lozi people refer to their land as Bulozi or Barotseland and are also known by various names such as Malozi, Nyambe, Makololo, Barotose, Rotse, Rozi, Rutse, Baloyi, Balobedu, and Tozvi.