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Shaka

Shaka

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A Zulu king who united many tribes in southern Africa in the early 1800s
  • proper noun
  • /ˈʃɑːkə/
translation icon : Shaka
  • In 1828, three conspirators, two of whom were brothers of Shaka, stabbed him to death.
  • Shaka Zulu
  • the reign of Shaka
  • King Shaka

Also shout out to Shaka Zulu and we talking to him and he said some shit to me like how much you want.

Examples

  • The reign of Shaka marks a crucial phase in the history of the Zulu Kingdom.

    Academic text (1999)

  • And marching out at the head of our great multitude... to show us the way is our founder... the great grand warrior of the Kingdom of Shaka.

    Let's Do It Again (1975)

  • All praises due to the Kingdom of Shaka!

    Let's Do It Again (1975)

  • The internal political structure of the kingdom changed dramatically during Shaka's regime.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Now, the sons and daughters of Shaka have always thrived on adversity.

    Let's Do It Again (1975)

  • An example is the sounds of Zulu music that resonate from the stories of the great warrior, King Shaka Zulu.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Dingane's rule clearly shows the extent to which the regime of Shaka had profoundly affected and changed the Zulu political order.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Shaka's rule was centralized and authoritarian, but the local chiefs did retain some autonomous power.

    Academic text (1999)

  • During the regime of Shaka, kinship ties were already weakened through the formation of age-grade regiments.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The legacy of Shaka continues to influence the Zulu culture to this day.

Surface Forms

Shaka main

Etymology

Shaka is the personal name of a famous Zulu king who united many tribes in southern Africa in the early 1800s and became known for strong leadership. So when you see Shaka as a name it usually refers to that powerful historical leader.