In Tanzania, the Manyema includes various smaller tribes which are independent culturally but with some resemblance due to intermarriages include the Wagoma, Wabwari (ethnic group from Zaïre, now the Democratic Republic of Congo originating from Lake Tanganyika), Wabuyu (Eastern Pende), Wamasanze, Bangubangu (Eastern Luba), Wabembe (Eastern Mongo) and others: all originally descending from Congo.
