History: The surname Nzama is common among the Nguni-speaking peoples of Southern Africa, particularly the Zulu and Swazi communities. It signifies a connection to the Nzama lineage. Notable individuals with this surname include:
- Thulani Nzama: A South African footballer born in 1990, known for his skills as a midfielder.
The context that made it possible for the Nzama people to come under the leadership of the Ngubane can be linked to the different relations that King Shaka shared with various chieftaincies on the western boundary during the 1820s.