Makua may refer to:
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Makua (person), an alaafin of the Oyo Empire
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Makua people
The Makua people, also known as Makhuwa, are a Bantu ethnic group found in northern Mozambique and the southern border provinces of Tanzania such as the Mtwara Region. They are the largest ethnic group in Mozambique, and primarily concentrated in ...
, an ethnic group in Mozambique and Tanzania
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Makhuwa language
Makhuwa (''Emakhuwa''; also spelt Makua and Macua) is the primary Bantu language of northern Mozambique. It is spoken by 4 million Makua people, who live north of the Zambezi River, particularly in Nampula Province, which is virtually entirely ...
, a Bantu language spoken in Mozambique
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Makua languages
The Makua or Makhuwa languages are a branch of Bantu languages spoken primarily in Mozambique.
Name
The name ''Makua (Macua)'', more precisely ''Makhuwa'', is used on three levels. Some sources distinguish these with differences in spelling 'Ma ...
, a branch of Bantu languages
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Makua Rothman
Makuakai (Makua) Rothman (born June 17, 1984) is an American big wave rider, professional surfer and musician. On February 28, 2015, he was crowned the 2015 Big Wave World Champion in the World Surf League's (WSL) first sanctioned Big Wave World ...
(born 1984), American world champion surfer
See also
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Makuv'a language, a language of East Timor
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Macuá
The Macuá is a cocktail made with white rum and fruit juices, usually lemon and guava juice. The Macuá is noted as the national drink of Nicaragua. The drink is named after '' pajaro macuá'', a tropical bird native to the country.
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