Comments and insights on the name Shona: | Edit. Its a name, also the name of an African Language. Shona is the anglicized spelling of the name Seonaid which is the Scottish Gaelic form of Janet. The spellings Seona, Sheona, Seonag are also found in Scotland.
Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua dies after months of illness. Nigeria's president Umaru Yar'Adua has died after more than five months of battling with a heart condition. Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, who will be sworn in as the new president of the most populous African nation, declared seven days of mourning.
The 16th President of the US, Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 -  April 15, 1865) was 56 years of age when he was assassinated  by John Wilkes Booth.   He was assassinated at the age of 56. He was shot on April 14 1865  and died on April 15 1865.