Origin: Mozambique, Maputo
Ethnical group: Ronga
Praise Names:
Mazwayi
Nhlewana
Maluva tilo
Ntsakami
Xiwoza mati
Waka Makaneta
U nga kaneta wuhosi
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What does babanango mean in english?
The commonly accepted version comes from the Zulu words ‘baba nango’. The popular story goes that many years ago a small Buthelezi child got lost on the slopes of the mist-shrouded hill and when an elder brother found him he shouted, “baba, nango”, meaning “Father, there he is“.
Zulu translation:
Ngabe i-babanango isho ukuthini ?
Inguqulo eyamukelwa kabanzi isuka emagameni esiZulu ‘baba nango’. Udaba oludumile luthi eminyakeni eminingi eyedlule kwalahleka ingane encane yakwaButhelezi emithambekeni embozwe yinkungu kwathi uma itholwa ubhuti omdala yamemeza yathi, “baba, nango” okusho ukuthi “Baba nangu”,
Zulu clan names are used as a sign of respect to the clan and are also called izibongo.
They can be used with izithakazelo, which are names used to show respect to the ancestors.
Some examples of Zulu clan names include Ngubane, Mkhize, Hlela, Ntshangase, Ngcobo, Ngubo, Hlongwa, Gcabashe, and Cele.
Zulu translation:
Izibongo zamaZulu asetshenziswa njengophawu lokuhlonipha isizwe futhi abuye abizwe ngokuthi izibongo.
Zingasetshenziswa nezithakazelo okungamagama asetshenziswa ukuhlonipha amadlozi.
Ezinye izibonelo zamagama ezibongo zamaZulu zihlanganisa uNgubane, uMkhize, uKhumalo, uHlela, uNtshangase, uNgcobo, uNgubo, uHlongwa, uGcabashe, noCele.
Muleya
Musina
Vho Kibi
Vho Mathamela Kibi
Vho Nkwambadzegwa vhaha Masoswe
Musina wavhuddi
Vho Tshibika ( vhawubhikwa natombo tombo lavhibva vhone vhasala)
Vhalondota tsiwana
Vhalunako
Vhane vhalupfumo
Vhane vha mavu
Vhane vhashango
Vhane vhamatombo a Musina
To be continued …..
The history of the Nkumane people, known as ‘amaZizi asEbuhleni,’ unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry woven with ancient strands of African heritage. Their journey is marked by migrations, cultural assimilations, and the formation of distinct kinship groups, leading to the establishment of the kingdom of Ebuhleni, a haven of peace and resistance against the waves of time.
Origins and Migrations
The Nkumane royals, ‘amaZizi asEbuhleni,’ are believed to descend from ‘Ntu,’ considered the first African person and ancestor of all Africans. This ancestral bloodline expanded from Egypt’s northern forests along the Nile River to the southern realms of Africa. The initial group, known as AmaNguni or the Nguni people, migrated southward, encountering, and assimilating with other tribes like the Khoikhoi herders.
Kinship Groups and Kingdoms
As AmaNguni moved south, they gave rise to separate groups, including amaMbo, amaNtungwa Nguni, amaLala Nguni, amaDebe Nguni, and amaThonga. Each group established its own identity, contributing to the rich tapestry of African cultures. Families within amaMbo, were the Dlamini’s, Mkhize’s, Ngwane’s, Mpondo’s and so on, diversified in homesteads and customs across different regions.
Royal Dynasties and Kingdoms
The Dlamini’s, led by Dlamini who was also called Matalatala, established a dynasty eSwatini, with subsequent generations founding new kingdoms. Zizi, one of Matalata’s sons, had descendants who migrated, spreading the family to the rest of Eswatini, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Despite diverse names adopted by new kingdoms, they identified themselves as amaZizi, emphasizing their shared heritage.
Drakensberg and Interactions with the San People
During the 18th century, the Drakensberg region was inhabited by the San people (Bushman) who stayed in the mountains. The arrival of amaZizi who stayed in the land nearby brought peaceful coexistence, subtle cultural exchange, and mutual influence between the two tribes. However, conflicts with amaNgwane who wanted to take over the land led to the displacement of amaZizi, and another tribe nearby called amaHlubi into the mountains.
Nkumane and the Foundation of Ebuhleni.
Facing attacks, the amaZizi king, Mzizi, commanded his sons to scatter and not identify as amaZizi but add Mzizi in their clan names so the future generations will know who they are. Nkumane his youngest son, known for his healing abilities, established Ebuhleni, a sacred place focusing on healing, art, and herbal remedies. Despite engaging in battles, Ebuhleni remained unconquered, attracting only royal houses seeking respite and mental health assistance.
Legacy and Balance
The Nkumane Royals, with a focus on healing and warrior training, have maintained a delicate balance between guarded privacy and openness. Ebuhleni, untouched by invasion, remains a sanctuary where gentleness, strength, and timeless traditions converge. The younger generation’s willingness to share certain aspects reflects a shift in the traditionally private nature of amaZizi asEbuhleni.
In the sacred grounds of Ebuhleni, the Nkumane Royals have forged a legacy that seamlessly blends the art of healing with the prowess of warriors. Rooted in a rich history of migrations, conflicts, and survival, amaZizi asEbuhleni maintain a delicate balance between guarded privacy and a newfound willingness to share their traditions. As the younger generation embraces a more open approach, the enduring allure of Ebuhleni continues to draw royal houses seeking solace and mental well-being. This enclave, untouched by invasion, remains a sanctuary where the past and present converge, allowing visitors to witness the unique harmony of gentleness, strength, and the timeless traditions of the Nkumane royals.
Nkumane People: AmaZizi asEbuhleni – A Tapestry of African Heritage
The history of the Nkumane people, known as ‘amaZizi asEbuhleni,’ unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry woven with ancient strands of African heritage. Their journey is marked by migrations, cultural assimilations, and the formation of distinct kinship groups, leading to the establishment of the kingdom of Ebuhleni, a haven of peace and resistance against the waves of time.
Rena re ba bana ba kgwedi a Mabula a Mogakane/Mogakala. Re ba Bina kgabo, re bua Ntswe kgabo le mapoma (Mphogo), Mapoma Kgomo magorosha dingwe, dingwe txa shala kulong di rabaraba le badishi ba txona, re bua Selale sa meetsi matsweu ekago ke mpetla wa lebese, re bua ngweding, Re batho Seolo sefofa botshetshe safofa ntlwa seaila, re ba Setlhare sebafala thito godimo ele mashegereke, re ba magana go hlolwa madumela go retwa, kua thabeng ya bagologolo, godimo ke ga Rena fase ke ga bona, re balaodi ba bagolo, re ba Kgoshi Sereka a malao, a Kgwedi, ba Sereka le Snengere, Sereka patja le lefole, re makgema a Mokutwane, ra tlhoka Kgomo ra ja batho, makgema a ngaka mmakomane a makone(ngoni), re bo pheta legongwane, bare ke phetana bore, bareng mohlang re thupa dikgomo txa Sekwati, be re thupa re kgafela moreneng, bareng heee Lena bana ba Potane tsegolo le mafiega, le kwile mapanta a mochene a duma la tshaba lare ke mapono atlile go re bolaya,mola rene re tsere kgoshana ya mapono re beile fase, lekgeeeeeeeema, lejwale. ke chaba baditi
Mthaphi wezinyosi, Nselekandaba, wena welugoda omuhle njengeshlabathi solwandle, Mgobi ongagobeki, mahlatshwa luthi linye lomkhonto lokho akuthatshelwa muntu, mdliwamafa aseBabanango, Mbilini, mahlasela owahlasela ngempondo zenyamazane abanye behlasela ngemkhonto, Maqom’inkomo, Nyath’emnyama tshu/bhuqe ethobela amakhosi , mfokaXhegwana elimunywana elinjengentombi, Sokhabuzela, Nyathi kazi,Bhenje, Mathabizolo