Nyamwezi (<2%)

Nyamwezi is the language legacy of the Nyamwezi people of Central Tanzania. The Nyamwezi people’s history is defined by their key participation in trading networks that across the African continent. The language expresses their business energy as well as the strong feeling of community that links them together.

Gogo (<2%)

Gogo is the language of the Gogo people, a pastoral and agricultural group. The language is filled with knowledge of the earth, seasonal cycles, and cattle management.

Makonde (<1%)

Makonde, spoken by the Makonde people in the southern areas, captures the spirit of their well-known wood carvings and matrilineal culture. It’s a language of creativity and strong community ties.

Ha (<1%)

The Ha people live in western Tanzania and speak Ha. The language abounds with stories about the land, the sky, and the cycles that rule agricultural life. It represents their agrarian culture and extensive oral literature.