Eland
“Maita Shava, VokwaMutekedza,vakatekedzana paJanga, Vakapihwa vakadzi munyika yavaNjanja. Maita Nhuka,Shava yangu yiyi, Hekani Mutekedza,vari uHera Mukonde, Zvaitwa Mhukahuru,vemiswe inochenga miviri, Zienda netyaka,mutunhu une mago, Vanovangira vashura vhu, kutsiviria ,mutumbi, Chidavarume,vanovhimwa navanonyanga, Vakakamonera vakadzi dzenhema, Vanomonera vakadzi dzamangodi, Vanochemera wavatanga, Vanemisodzi isidonha pasi, Kuti yadonha yoda nhevedzo yaro romunhu ropa. Tinotenda vari Matenhere, Vari pazvikomo zve Mbwenya. Maita veTsambo chena, Mhofu yomukono, Kuyambuka rwizi mvura yakwira makomo/ Totenda voMuchimbare,veGuruuswa, Vanenzanga chena kunge mwedzi wejenachena, Maita Museyamwa,Nhuka yangu yiyi, Kuziva zvenyu vaShava Mukonde,variGombe. Zvaonekwa vahombarume,zvaitwa Mbiru, Aiwa, zvaonekwa Sarirambi,zvaitwa Nyashanu.”
For many Shona people, identifying as Shava Museyamwa is a way of affirming ancestral continuity, moral responsibility, and pride in Shona heritage.
“The cultural wisdom of Shava Museyamwa speaks of strength, wisdom, and humility like the eland, carrying burdens without complaint. It calls for kindness, unity, respect for elders and ancestors, and courage in protecting your people's name and land.”
Eland
Shava
“The cultural wisdom of Shava Museyamwa speaks of strength, wisdom, and humility like the eland, carrying burdens without complaint. It calls for kindness, unity, respect for elders and ancestors, and courage in protecting your people's name and land.”