The Herero are an ethnic group primarily found in Namibia, where they are known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional practices. They speak the Herero language, which belongs to the Bantu language family. Historically, the Herero people were pastoralists, relying on cattle herding for their livelihood. In the early 20th century, the Herero faced severe oppression during the German colonial period, leading to the Herero and Namaqua genocide from 1904 to 1908. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of a significant portion of the Herero population and has had lasting impacts on their community and identity.