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The Zulu language is one of the official languages of South Africa and a member of the Bantu/Nguni family. Zulu is widely spoken in KwaZulu-Natal province and incorporates click consonants typical of Southern African languages.
Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language spoken by millions across East Africa including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It serves as a lingua franca in the region and is rich in Arabic influence due to historical trade links.
Predominantly spoken in Nigeria and Niger, Hausa is a Chadic language that also serves as a lingua franca in West Africa. Widely used in commerce and media, it uses the Boko alphabet, a Latin-derived script.