Mbugu people
Ethnic group from Tanga Region of Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mbugu people, also known as the Va'maa, Ma'a (Wambugu, in Swahili) are an ethnic Bantu and linguistic group hailing from western Usambara Mountains of Lushoto District in Tanga Region of Tanzania. Tanzania's Mbugu (or Ma'á) language is one of the few true hybrid languages, combining Bantu grammar with Cushitic lexicon. In actuality, the people speak two languages: one mixed and the other Pare, which is closely linked to the Bantu language.[1] They are estimated to be around 60,000 Mbugu people left.[2]
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Wambugu | |
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Total population | |
60,000 | |
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Tanzania
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Languages | |
Mbugu, Pare, Shambaa & Swahili | |
Religion | |
Majority Christianity, Minority Islam and African Traditional Religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Shambaa, Zigua, Pare & other Bantu peoples |
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Quick Facts Person, People ...
Person | Mbugu |
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People | Wambugu |
Language | Kimbugu |
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