Izithakazelo zakwa Madida Clan Names History and Origin
Madida is an African name that has immense symbolic weight. Nelson Mandela belonged to this clan; by using Madiba he could reclaim his African-ness while downplaying Nelson, which stems from old colonial legacy.
He used this name to assert his independence and assert his self-worth as an individual.
Madida Clan Names (Izithakazelo)
The Madida clan is part of the broader Zulu community and has its own set of praise names (izithakazelo) that reflect its lineage and heritage. These names are used to honor the clan’s ancestors and preserve its history.
- Madida
- Mtimande
- Mgezeni
- Nondaba
- Magwaza
- Somane
- Malandela
- Ncube
Mpangayi
This dunhu is located between Wida Hill and Nyamakupfu stream, its eastern boundary forming part of the Reserve border, and its western edge reaching Msavezi River or Gwemvurachena.
Chacha was the original headman for this community; related to Chief Ndanga through their shared great-grand father; leading this dunhu for many years until his passing.
Followed by Makuvisi who succeeded him until finally Makuvisi took over its leadership after Chacha’s passing. Makuvisi took over after Cha’s passing.
This community was traditionally led by Sadunhu (chief) Chitsunga of the Vanjanja tribe, Sinyoro chidau and Moyo totem. Following Makumbe’s death due to a dispute with Ndebele tribe members, its residents left Bvumbura and settled in Gombe hills before Mbundiri, Ngombeyarara, Mugweni and Marume relocated their sons as leaders of their new dunhu.
At first, this area was ruled by Zenda of the Vanjanja tribe. Following his death, however, his dunhu’s name was changed to Mugweni and all kraals east of his rivers were transferred over to Ngombeyarara under Zenda’s authority, leaving Zenda in charge of everything else in his domain.
This caused an internal split within their old dunhu which ultimately resulted in two distinct communities emerging – currently led by Sadunhu Chitsunga while Chief Musarurwa has taken charge of his territory around Gombe. Both groups are based around Gombe.
Garamwera
Garamwera clan emergeds from Njanja people of Moyo totem and Sinyoro chidau. Its first chief, Gambiza I had many wives including Chinanga, Chikono, Charwe and Donde. Of these four women Donde gave birth to many descendants allowing Gambiza I to attain dunhu of Gambiza which later reduced to headmanship.
His community was further subdivided with Madamombe Mudavanhu Murowore each having an official headman whilst remaining villages had dunhu of Gambiza who provided him personal chidau.
Betera were part of the Garamwera community, led by Chatindo from Vanjanja, Moyo totem and Sinyoro Chidau as their Sadunhu. When Makumbe died they left Bvumbura and relocated to Gombe hills under his sons Mbundiri, Ngombeyarara Mugweni and Marume’s leadership.
The Betera were a branch of the Njanja clan who were faithful to the vahera principle. They ate eland and antelope meat along with other bush meats as part of their diet, while being known for their aggressive warfare tactics and ability to engage in fierce battles amongst themselves – this made them a legendary clan.
Their name, “hera”, came from Herahwa which means to fight, as it became common for these warriors to engage their opponents directly and kill them; thus earning them their nickname of Museyamwa which means Hera’s children!
Mbiru
The Mbiru are an extremely powerful and competitive clan that hails from Hwedza, Matabeleland South areas and Southwest Midlands province. Their totem animal is the monkey or baboon.
These individuals possess exceptional intelligence and cunning, which make them adept warriors. Furthermore, their females are both beautiful and irresistibly charming, hardworking wives/mothers/athletes that easily rival men in competitions such as sports.
Dore, son of Nyashanu, led an influential and powerful tribe known as Dore to rule much of Northern, Eastern, and Western Zimbabwe from Chivero northward to Warren Hills beyond; its main rival being Matemai who controlled much of Northeast Zimbabwe.
The Mbiru is a formidable totem with an extensive history. Founded by Seke, an African warrior who drove away the Gunguvo people and opened up vast tracts of land across Zimbabwe, including North, East, and West regions. Seke had four sons.
Hwata, Chiweshe, Gwenzi and Marange who shared blue blood from their mother – an Rozvi princess – giving them extra strength; this ultimately lead to them changing their name to Mbiru without accepting intermarriage with other clans.
Murwira
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