Humba Nyanguru

Pig

Honde Clan2% of Participants
Praise Poem - Nyanguru
Maita Chiunga, Maita Humba, Mwana waMakombe, Chomera, Maita Nguruve, Mutakurwa. Zvaitwa tateguru wangu Makombe, Maita waDukudza, ari Jekacheka. Maita Chirema, Chirimanemuromo, Mapadza aripo, Asi muchiapa varanda. Maita vari Barwe, Gwindingwi guru, Vanodzira imba nematope, Muno muromo unenge gombe rekucheresa mvura. Zvaitwa Nyanguru, Makapedza rudzi rwavamwe nenyuchi, Maita vakarota, Zvaonekwa Rima, Tatenda vaChevakaranga naChibonoyo. Zvaitwa waGosa, Mwana waZunzangara. Maita varikaromokapuwe. Tinotenda variMattitma. Kuna Nyadekese, kuna Zambezi. Aiwa zvaitwa mwana waMatope. Zvaonekwa Nyanguru. Zvaonekwa Humba. Nguruve, Chitambanamatope.
Cultural Significance

Its vitality is recognised in how Humba Nyanguru symbolises strength, dignity, and ancestral grounding in Shona culture. As part of the Humba (buffalo) lineage, it stands for power, endurance, and protection of the community. Humba Nyanguru marks a specific branch of this totem and calls its bearers to live with courage, responsibility, and loyalty to family, community, and ancestors.

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Pig

CLAN

Honde

PREVALENCE

2% of Participants
Common Regions
Nyanga
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

HumbaMakombe

FEMALE TITLES

HumbaHondeVaHonde