Charles “Shaka” Matthew founded the Shaka Zulu Troupe in 2002, aiming to create a meaningful contribution to Carnival.

Isaacs himself wrote in his diary that King Shaka — despite being a native Zulu — probably had white ancestry and “a Hebrew expression,” likely due to Shaka’s reportedly prominent nose.

Assegai’s case, echoed that of Earnestine Hammond Kiano, the African-American wife of Jomo Kenyatta’s Cabinet minister, Dr ...

The ancestors of the Zulu migrated from western Africa into southeastern Africa from 2000 BC. This happened right up until the 15th century. Under the leadership of Shaka Zulu, they expanded into ...

The ancestors of the Zulu migrated from western Africa into southeastern Africa from 2000 BC. This happened right up until the 15th century. Under the leadership of Shaka Zulu, they expanded into a ...

Contrary to popular belief, it seems the Mfecane was not really caused by Shaka Zulu. According to my readings ... The fact of the matter, sir, is that all our ancestors have blood on our hands. More ...

The ACTs’ veneration of especially Shaka and the Zulu kingdom in this regard is telling ... From my father’s side my ancestry is English; from my mother’s side probably some combination of Dutch and ...

Miranda “Spice Lady” Isaac will join a long list of Carnival Food Fair stalwarts with the naming of next week’s food fair in her honor.