Heart
“Maita Moyo, Muturikwa. Maita Nhumba, Chirandu changu chichi. Zvaitwa vari Nhandare, Maita vaReve, Tatenda vamazhumu, MuGutsa wangu yuyu, Vamabwe machena, Vachipwanyamateteni. Maita vari muna Shavanhohwe, Moyo yangu yiyi Maita zvenyu, Moyo Mugona kuronga nhau Zano renzombe Aiwa zvaitwa Muturikwa.”
The Moyo Muturikwa 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.”
Heart
Moyo
“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.”