Back شعب لوزى ARZ Лозі Byelorussian Лози (народ) Bulgarian Lozi Catalan Lozi (Volk) German Lozioj Esperanto Lozi Spanish Lozit Finnish Lozis (peuple) French Lozi Croatian
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Balozi | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Lozi people | |
| Total population | |
| 1,561,900[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Zambia | 1,325,000 |
 Zimbabwe | 166,000 |
 Namibia | 41,000 |
 Botswana | 20,000 |
 Angola | 9,900 |
| Languages | |
| Silozi | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity • African traditional religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Sotho-Tswana peoples | |
| Lozi | |
|---|---|
| Person | Mulozi |
| People | Balozi |
| Language | Silozi |
| Country | Bulozi |
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]
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.
- ^ "The Lozi People Group In All Countries". Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "The Lozi People Group In All Countries". Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ https://ehrafworldcultures.yale.edu/cultures/fq09/summary