WERE THERE LARGE STATES IN THE COASTAL REGIONS OF SOUTHEAST AFRICA BEFORE THE RISE OF THE ZULU KINGDOM?*

From: History In Africa | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Etherington, Norman | Copyright information

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The Zulu kingdom holds a special place in both popular culture and historical scholarship. Zulu-a famous name, easy to spell and pronounce-is as recognizably American as gangster rap.1 The website of the "Universal Zulu Nation" (www.hiphopcity.com/zulu_nation/) explains that as "strong believers in the culture of hiphop, we as Zulus . . . will strive to do our best to uplift ourselves first, then show others how to uplift themselves mentally, spiritually, physically, economically and...

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