According to popular belief, in order to understand your future it’s essential to gain an insight into your past. Clan…

History and Origin of Ngconde Clan Names History and Origin began when two royal brides from Ama-Mpondomise family and Aba-Thembu…

Ndala is an honorific African surname that exudes valor and bravery, popular in countries like Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola,…

People within many African communities associate themselves with their paternal clans. At birth, children take on their father’s clan name…

The Zulu clan is one of the largest ethnic groups in South Africa, numbering 10-12 million individuals. Their culture is…

An Mpangazitha in Zulu language is used as clan praise. Typically it refers to one family member or their achievements…

African culture allows its people to define themselves according to clan. Each clan name bears its own special significance depending…

Gcina Mhlophe explores the intersection between personal and artistic expression. Her use of oral tradition as a form of reclamation…

Clan names are essential aspects of African identity. Most communities identify with their paternal clan and surname, making it common…

Globalization has greatly expanded surname distribution; thus enabling people to find those bearing similar surnames even far away from where…