Shava Vhuramayi

Eland

Shava Clan
Praise Poem - Vhuramayi
Zuruvi, Vhuramavi, VaSeke Mukonde, VaVhanganyama, Vakavhanga nyama nohwahwa. Maita VaSeke, Chikove, Chidziva china masahwa, Maita waZengeza, Vokwa Sadzadete, Gobvu rinokonza chitsi. Zavitwa Chinerembe, Evo Masvinga ,Ziwewera, VokwaMuchenje ,vokwaMunakirapasi, Maita zvenyu Zuruvi. Kuziva zvenyu vari Nharira, Tinotenda vari Zvipindu, VaHara vokwaSeke, Vari Rare,
Cultural Significance

Shava Vhuramai is a vital marker of specific lineage identity carrying with it the history, behavioral codes, and social structure of the Shona people.

The cultural wisdom of Shava Vhuramayi teaches that land belongs to the ancestors and you are only its caretaker, not its owner. It calls for self-reliance, strength, hard work, responsible leadership, and unity through shared totem and respect for elders.

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Eland

CLAN

Shava

PREVALENCE

Common Regions
Chitungwiza
Mash East Province
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

MhofuVhuramaiVhuramaviMhofu yemukonoZuruvi

FEMALE TITLES

MaVhuramaiAshavaAChiheraChihera
The cultural wisdom of Shava Vhuramayi teaches that land belongs to the ancestors and you are only its caretaker, not its owner. It calls for self-reliance, strength, hard work, responsible leadership, and unity through shared totem and respect for elders.
— Shona Cultural Wisdom