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.
President Uhuru Kenyatta expresses condolences to his predecessor. ( 1 CNN)Former Kenyan first lady Lucy Kibaki died Tuesday in London, where she was undergoing treatment, Kenya's President said. 2  Kibaki died after battling illness for a month, according to President Uhuru Kenyatta, who did not provide specifics.