What happened to Mkabayi’s twin sister?
Mkabayi kaJama, a prominent Zulu princess, was born as one of twins. According to Zulu tradition, it was customary for one of the twins to be killed at birth to avoid bad luck. However, Mkabayi’s father, Jama kaNdaba, defied this tradition and spared both daughters. Mkabayi’s twin sister, known as Mmama, lived alongside her, but the two were often viewed with suspicion by the Zulu people due to the cultural beliefs surrounding twins. Mkabayi, being the stronger character, faced resentment and blame for the misfortunes of the chiefdom, while her sister’s fate remained less documented.