Shaka kaSenzangakhona (c. 1787 – 24 September 1828), also known as Shaka (the) Zulu (Zulu pronunciation: [ˈʃaːɠa]) and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to …

Dec 14, 2021 · There’s the casual, one-handed shaka and there’s the “strong,” double-handed shaka for flagging someone down at a crowded concert, or saying hello to a friend you haven’t seen in a while.

Jan 8, 2026 · Shaka was a Zulu chief (1816–28) and the founder of the Zulu empire in Southern Africa. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region.

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Jan 31, 2024 · Shaka Zulu was a warrior king known for turning the tiny Zulu tribe into a great empire. Discover more about his complicated life of violence, grief, and insanity.

Oct 16, 2017 · With its origins shrouded in mystery, the shaka has become one of Hawaiʻi’s hallmark gestures. The base concept is simple: extend your pinkie and thumb while curling your pointer, …

Shortly after arrival, Henry Francis Fynn, both physician and traveling partner of Nathaniel Isaacs, had the opportunity to treat King Shaka after an assassination attempt by a rival tribe member. To show …

Aug 25, 2025 · The shaka is a hand gesture made by extending the thumb and pinky while curling the other three fingers. It means “aloha,” “hang loose,” or “take it easy,” and it symbolizes friendship, …

Shaka, A Story of Aloha is a global quest on the origin, meanings and uses of the Shaka gesture. Discover how itʻs the secret to creating and maintaining paradise.

Nov 13, 2025 · “If you really analyze Shaka, he’s an intellectual that coaches basketball,” said Keith Dambrot, the former head coach at Akron, where Smart was an assistant.