Moyo Akatakwa

Heart

Moyo Clan10% of Participants
Praise Poem - Akatakwa
Maita Moyo, Akatakwa, Chirandu chamambo, Mwana waKuredzamuswe, Mawire, Dunzvi renhika, Chiri mugore, Chikwartwa chakabeta mwanzva wenyoka. Maita Sahayi, Mhumba yangu yiyi Nhandare, Dooremhuka, Dunzvi renhika, Aiwa zvaitwa Mugoverwa
Cultural Significance

The Moyo Akatakwa totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Heart in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Moyo clan and their ancestral heritage.

“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Heart

CLAN

Moyo

PREVALENCE

10% of Participants
Common Regions
Masvingo
Murehwa
Rusape
Gutu
Bikita
Chipinge
Masvingo
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

DhewaGonoChiranduMoyondizvoSinyoroChiranduGono

FEMALE TITLES

MaMoyoMaMoyoVapamoyo
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”
— Shona Cultural Wisdom