Nungu Hlatiwayo

Porcupine

Ngara Clan2% of Participants
Praise Poem - Hlatiwayo
Tiyashire Nungu, Matikiti, Chikandamuseye, Mwashuma Dekete, Tinobonga Mafuyateya, Ndizvo zvanoita kuti tifire pano, Takauya kuzokonza babayo, Mwaita Gondemukande, Mwaona kuti vantu vakatetepa, Mwashuma Maposa, Mutupo usikaambirwi, Mwaita vari Serere Burauta, Mwashuma Gandirwana, Mwashuma vari Dimire, Musatifura baba woye, Rambai muchitipazve, Tikafira pano ngenyi.
Cultural Significance

Nungu Hlatiwayo represents quiet strength and resilience in Shona tradition. As part of the Nungu (porcupine) lineage, it stands for self- protection, dignity, and steady purpose. It marks a distinct branch of this totem and calls its bearers to live with calm courage, self- control, and loyalty to family, community, and ancestors.

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Porcupine

CLAN

Ngara

PREVALENCE

2% of Participants
Common Regions
Chirumhanzu
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

ChirashaWamambo

FEMALE TITLES

Maphosa