This paper seeks to analyze the philosophical issues raised by the Shona people's concept of life after death. In this endeavour, the text explores the challenges that the notions of the 'living dead' and 'gata' raise in understanding the logical and metaphysical implications of life after death. Finally, the text argues that though the Shona people's concept of life after death is replete with controversial philosophical issues, it is a tradition that has stuck into their minds for time immemorial.