The Ndau people are very rich in cultural heritage which cuts across several aspects of their way of life- including their attires, their language, their songs and also their food. The Ndau people have very healthy and delicious recipes that…
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…
Tobacco, particularly in the form of snuff, is important in interactions with ancestral spirits, who are believed to be responsible for their living kin’s well-being or tragedy. At cultural ceremonies like Ukuthethela/Bira (to ask for intercession and guidance), the ancestors…
In most African languages, proverbs are commonly used as a means of communication. Inability to grasp the intricacies and wisdom of African knowledge is sometimes linked with failure to grasp an African proverb. A proverb is a treasure mine of…
Lozi Culture has with it an array of mouth-watering foods that leave one craving for more, from the staple dish of Buhobe (Isitshwala/Sadza/Hadza) to the majestic Zambezi/Matetsi River Tapi/LiTapi (Fish). As shown by our guest Phineas Mathe who doubles as…
Ubuntu Cultural Festival’s major aim is to realistically close the critical condition generational gaps, preserve and embrace cultural identities and heritage, celebrate diversity and dignity, traditionally revive the spirit of unity in communities. In this video, YouTuber Claudia Ndlovu gets…
The area of Nkayi, KoSivalo is located 238km from the City of Bulawayo, 66km from Lupane, and 106km from Gokwe. This area was allocated to Chief Sivalo Mahlangu who was an influential man under King Lobhengula’s capital and later became…
In 2006, the celebrated South African songstress Thandiswa Mazwai released her critically acclaimed album, Zabalaza. Within that collection was a profoundly moving track titled “Nizalwa Ngobani?”—a question that translates to, “Who gave birth to you?” This mind-blowing question serves as…
The BaKalanga, or TjiKalanga-speaking people, are a vibrant ethnic group with a deep-rooted presence in Southern Africa. They are predominantly found in southwestern Zimbabwe and in northern and northwestern Botswana. For over a thousand years, the BaKalanga have thrived in…
The Umthanyelo (isiNdebele) or Mutsvairo (Shona) is far more than a simple hand broom; it’s a profoundly significant cultural artifact in Zimbabwe and across various Southern African communities. While its primary function is cleaning, this versatile broom holds a rich…