The Sotho people, also called the Basuto or Basotho, are a Bantu nation in southern Africa. They have lived in the region of Lesotho, South Africa since around 500 CE. The Ba… See more

Sesotho, less commonly known as Sesotho sa borwa, is the language of the Basotho. Some texts may refer to Sesotho as “Southern Sotho” to differentiate it from Northern S… See more

The Christian missionaries who assisted Moshoeshoe I in securing his kingdom played a vital role in converting most Basothos to Christianity. Today, the majority of … See more

For special occasions such as initiation rites and traditional healing ceremonies, people often wear specific clothing. For example, girls attending a Lebollo la basadi ceremony (… See more