Buffalo
“Maita Nyati, Maita Zvigarambabu, Hekani Nyati yangu yiyi, Zvaitwa Shinga, Mwana waMuswere. Tatenda vari Museso navari Minanga, Vagari veMhinha,Shonga yangu yiyi, Vanoramba kudya nyama yomusana, Muchida yechituy. Maita Nyati,maita Shonga, Hekani Makoni wangu mazamu eNyati, Vanotukwa nedenga romupunga , Rorukweza riri munyasi . Kuziva zvenyu Nyati yangu yiyi, Vachibaya mombe, Kudya mbudzi urombo. Zvaitwa vari Masendeke, Vasingaiswi vhu munzeve, VokwaChireranherera, Vari muHomwe, MuUngwe waDerere asingadyi derere, Kuteketera kuteketerwa nedenga romupunga, Rorukweza ngeremhamba, Vanhu vasingaiti mhezi,”
It represents a deep connection to ancestry, heritage, and the natural world. Key aspects of the cultural significance for the Chirombwe Nyati totem include: Symbol of Strength and resilience, totemic taboos, identity and kinship and respect for nature.
“The cultural wisdom of Nyati Chirombwe speaks of strength, resilience, and calm power like the buffalo that does not run unless provoked. It teaches bearers to be patient, hardworking, and protective of the family and land, standing firm in the face of danger. It also reminds them to respect elders and ancestors, to avoid unnecessary conflict, and to carry their dignity quietly, like the buffalo that walks with purpose and does not show off its strength.”
Buffalo
Nyati
“The cultural wisdom of Nyati Chirombwe speaks of strength, resilience, and calm power like the buffalo that does not run unless provoked. It teaches bearers to be patient, hardworking, and protective of the family and land, standing firm in the face of danger. It also reminds them to respect elders and ancestors, to avoid unnecessary conflict, and to carry their dignity quietly, like the buffalo that walks with purpose and does not show off its strength.”