Lion
“Evoi Shumba, Gurundoro, Zvaitwa vaMbari, Maita vaDupwa, VaSamaringa, Mhonderapachena Yakapondera pasina gwenzi. Zvaitwa Shumba yangu yiyi. Maita Mhonda, Maita vari Dziva raSekwa. Kuziva zvenyu vechikomo cheHarare. Waita mwana waMbari, Mukonde wangu yuyu. Maita zvenyu vaera shumbanembada, Mbada inamavaramavara, Isakananvza ichisiya rimwe vara rayo, Haiti iri idema iri idzvuku. Maita vomudziva ravaSekwa, Maita vaDombwe. Aiwa maita zvenyu mhuru yoMutoko. Zvaitwa, zvaonekwa mwana waMbari, Shumba yangu yiyi, Gurundoro.”
The totem Shumba Gurundoro is significant as a symbol of strength, bravery, and leadership in Shona culture. It identifies a specific lion- lineage, often connected to the vaBuja people, and links bearers to their ancestors, land, and clan heritage. The name Gurundoro sets this branch apart within the Shumba totem and calls its holders to live with dignity, responsibility, and respect for tradition.
Lion
Vaera Shumba