Zaramo people

The Zaramo people, also referred to as Dzalamo or Saramo (Wazaramo, in Swahili), are a Bantu ethnic group native to the central eastern coast of Tanzania, particularly the Dar es Salaam Region and Pwani Region. They are the largest ethnic group in and around Dar es Salaam, the former capital of Tanzania and the 7th largest city in Africa. Estimated to be about 0.7 million people, over 98% of them are Muslims, more specifically of the Shafi'i school of Sunni Islam. Zaramo people are considered influential in Tanzania's popular culture, with musical genres like singeli originating from their community in Dar es Salaam. Their culture and history have been shaped by their lifes in both urban and rural landscapes.