Soga people
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The Soga (also called Basoga) are a Bantu ethnic group native to the kingdom of Busoga in eastern Uganda.[1][2]
Basoga | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Total population | |
| 2,960,890[3][4] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Uganda | |
| Languages | |
| Soga language | |
| Religion | |
| Predominately Christianity and Traditional African religions, Minority Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bagwere, Baganda and other Bantu peoples |
| Person | OmuSoga |
|---|---|
| People | AbaSoga |
| Language | OluSoga |
| Country | BuSoga |
History
Early contact with European explorers
Busoga's written history began in 1862. On 28 July
Pentecostal.[7]
References
- ^ "Basoga tribe of Uganda". Safari World Tours. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "One moment, please..." www.101lasttribes.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Uganda". World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples.
- ^ Uganda Bureau of Statistics. "National Population and Housing Census 2014 - Main Report" (PDF).
- ^ "Basoga | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ gorillatrekking (2019-05-18). "Basoga People and culture - uganda cultural tours and safaris". Gorilla Trekking Tours & Safaris. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Population Composition" (PDF). ubos.org. Retrieved 7 August 2023.