Zulu People: A Legacy of Beadwork and Resilience The Zulu people, (; Zulu: amaZulu) are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. They originated from Nguni communities who took part in the Bantu migrations over millennia. As the clans integrated, the rulership of Shaka kaSenzangakhona brought success to the Zulu nation due to his improved military tactics and organization. Zulus take pride in their ceremonies like the Umhlanga, or Reed Dance, and their diverse form…