The Xhosa are the second largest cultural group in South Africa, after the Zulu-speaking nation. The Xhosa language (Isixhosa), of which there are variations, is part of the Nguni language group. Xhosa is one of the 11 official languages recognized by the South African Constitution, and in 2006 it was determined that just over 7 million South Africans speak Xhosa as a home language. Xhosa is also one of 5 languages found in our National Anthem: first stanza, first two lines.
Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,
When traslated they mean:
God bless Africa
Let its (Africa's) horn be raised,