Located on the western-side of Zimbabwe, Zhilo (the name is derived from a Nyubi word termed Ziwilo, which refers to something that is sacred) is one of the towns with a rainmaking shrine that is highly valued. Arriving at this…
The year 2022 marks the 154th anniversary on the passing of King Mzilikazi, who founded the Mthwakazi Kingdom in present day Zimbabwe. The King was born in 1790 (exact date not known) and passed on the 9th of September 1868.…
Marriage was and continues to be one of the most significant institutions in African societies. Marriage is encouraged in African cultures and comparable cultures for two major reasons: the continuance of society and the development of social integrity. For example…
Ukuthethela is an all-night ritual, performed by Ndebele people from Zimbabwe in which members of a family ask ancestral spirits for intercession and guidance. This ritual is also commonly applied in other Nguni cultures (Ndebele-South Africa, Xhosa, Zulu, and Swati),…