Izithakazelo zakwa Madondo Clan Names History and Origin
Madondo is an iconic family name in Zimbabwe that dates back centuries, to African dynasty times. Since then it has been passed down from generation to generation until it now constitutes part of mainstream society.
Chingombe led this dunhu and held Nyashanu chieftaincy. His family includes:
Madondo Clan Names and Praises
- Madondo!
- Gazu!
- Mfolozi kaSomkhanda!
- Mhlanga obomvu!
- Nina bakaKhuba kaSodubo!
- Nina bakaMphephethwa owaphelel’ ukuhamba ngenxa yemikhonto!
- Owadla inyama yobuzwe baphila!
- AbakwaNtsheleka eyavul’ isango ngenkomo!
- Nina abavula umlomo ingane isikhona!
Chamutsa
Mkundwa was the headman for Mhloro Community. His father was Gwangwava from Rozvi tribe. After leaving home he settled between Mwerihari, Sabi and Nyazvidzi Rivers; among his children were Kareya Mupawose and Musarurwa; he also served as Chidau for Moyo totem and Sinyoro totem chidau respectively.
Mukundwa was appointed sadunhu of Mhloro dunhu based on his direct lineage to Nhema and later succeeded by Mzhanema; both communities engaged in fierce conflicts against Ndebele forces while upholding their Zezuru language.
Razangepi was a warrior who assisted local chiefs to defeat attacking Dzviti tribesmen and in exchange was given portions of their nyikas (reward). Once home from battle he installed his sons into land they received from both chiefs.
Chitsunga was the son of Chief Gudyanga and led this community as its headman. A great warrior, Chitsunga helped local chiefs defeat an Adzviti attack which was then rewarded with parts of each chief’s Nyika (treasure) when he returned from battle. Once in peacetime he installed both sons Chiadzwa and Chamutsa on land they received from both chiefs which would later form the basis for its name: Community Name is composed from both clan names
Garamwera
Garamwera is a madondo community from Chimanyika tribe of southern Zimbabwe that boasts a rich musical legacy dating back to Mudyiwa who arrived from Manicaland via Bvumbura and settled after being welcomed by Vanjanja people. Garamwera belongs to Tembo Totem and Samaita Chidau with three headmen named Mudzengi, Takawira, and Gumira having royal blood related to late Chief Nhema as its headmen.
At first, the community was part of Mubvure Gudo. Within this larger community were multiple subdivisons and headmen, including Viriri. There was also Mburudze and Mutauto in this region. Members are notable by having fair skin.
Mabvure” refers to the headmen of each community. They were thought to have come from Portugal in search of better living conditions in Africa.
Makumbe is divided into several subcommunities that belong to Vanjanja tribe, Moyo totem and Sinyoro chidau. Within Makumbe itself are Chatindo, Marume and Munyira houses that make up Garamwera which make up Makumbe’s chieftainship – originally from Marabwe hill and Terehanga kopje before moving due to persecution by Muroro.
Nyashanu
Nyashanu Community in Zimbabwe lies to the western side of Buhera District. The vanasabhuku, who oversee land distribution in this community, are responsible for allocating small parcels. Any disputes between villagers are usually handled within their village community if possible; should that prove unsuccessful then appeals can be filed to Dare of Chief to mediate.
Mutasa was the original name of this community. This moniker came from Mudyiwa from Manicaland who came with Vanjanja tribe. Tavengwa became first Mutasa who played mbira music and led this community.
At first, Zenda had full authority of his community; after his death however, his sons took control over part of it, leading to two distinct communities emerging. This caused a divide in society.
Today the community of Mbvuregudo is led by its headman (formerly kumbaro). Their duties include overseeing land issues and settling disputes among village members as well as offering compensation to those impacted by natural disasters.
Chitsunge were unable to gain ascendency to Makumbe Dunhu and could not claim Neshangwe Chieftaincy due to district boundaries. Although they pushed for their own dunhu in the past, Madzvimbo family declined accepting them as their leader and thus creating an impasse in matters.
