Music The relationship between art, music, and culture cannot go unnoticed in any culture. This symbiotic relationship usually carries a mirror that reflects the culture and history/heritage of a given tribe. For example, we can learn of the tribe’s heroes, …
Shona SculpturesThe Shona people of Zimbabwe have been hand sculpting stone into works of art for centuries. Shona sculptures and carvings are beautiful and elegant, contemporary, yet eternal. They come in elaborate shapes and all different sizes that compliment any …
Shona Marriage Practices #AfricanCultureExplained To have an in-depth understanding of the Shona roora process, we highly recommend you: Go through related FAQs Watch all Shona roora dramatization/videos produced by BeingAfrican to accompany this teaching. What is Shona roora? …
Ndebele Marriage Practices Marriage in Ndebele Culture in Zimbabwe As in other African societies, the Ndebele people consider marriage to be a necessity for the continued existence of their tribe and the continuation and preservation of their societal and …
Key roles explained The Groom’s chief negotiator – (Idombo) The Groom’s Uncle – (Malume) The Bride’s Aunt – (Ubabakazi) Bride and Groom’s parents – (Ubabazala, Umamazala) Other extended family members – (Izihlobo) The Groom’s Uncle – (Malume) The groom informing …
Key roles and Roora process explained Vakwasha-The groom’s team Munyayi – Intermediary Who is munyayi? Munyayi is the go-between and a spokesperson for the groom’s family What is munyayi’s role? He is responsible for solving any problems or easing tension …
Neighborly Practices Kubata maoko If a community member passes on, all the neighbors in the village take it as if their own family member has passed on. They all attend the funeral to shake hands, “kubatamaoko,” of the deceased’s family …
Ndebele Clans & Totems Familial relationships are identified in two ways in Ndebele culture. Firstly, the Ndebele society was patriarchal, so your father’s last name becomes your surname or last name, and it is referred to as isibongo and establishes …
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