Muthwa,
Noyazi,
Sondini, Yengwa,
Manzini,
Mfaz’owand’ imbewu,
Nina lobola layilande,
Slumbo owalumba amanzi wawenza ancwane kwaphuz’ abafokazana,
Mjula, Ncwane, Sochumase,
Wena ophatha ngesokhohlo abanye bephatha ngesokudla !
Other remember them this way:
Yengwa
Sochumase
Muthwa,
Manzini,
Slima,
Slumbo owalumba amanzi wawenza ancwane kwaphuza abafokazana,
Mjula,
Ncwane,
Sondini,
Yengwa,
Wena ophatha ngesokhohlo abanye bephatha ngesokudla!
Explanation:
Yenga and Sochumase: These are frequently mentioned as part of the Gwamanda clan praise names.
Muthwa and Manzini: These are closely associated with the Gwamanda clan, though some dispute their direct connection to the main Gwamanda lineage.
Slumbo: Specifically known as “Slumbo owalumba amanzi wawenza ancwane kwaphuza abafokazana” (Slumbo who lured water and made it sweet so the strangers could drink).
Ncwane: A well-known praise name within the Gwamanda clan.
Sondini: Another praise name associated with the Gwamanda clan.
Mjula: Another praise name that is part of the Gwamanda clan.
Wena ophatha ngesokhohlo abanye bephatha ngesokudla: This phrase, meaning “You who hold with the left, while others hold with the right”, is also associated with the Gwamanda clan.
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