Category Ceremonies

King Mzilikazi: 155 Years Later On!

The year 2023 marks the 155th anniversary of 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. This…

King Mzilikazi: 154 Years Later On!

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.…

Ukuthethela: An Important Ndebele Cultural Practice!

Ukuthethela is a sacred, all-night ritual practiced primarily by the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe. It is a powerful family ceremony where living kin seek intercession and guidance from ancestral spirits (amadlozi, amadloti). While deeply rooted in Ndebele culture, this ritual…