Lion
“Maita Shumba, Zvaitwa Mhazi, Mhondi inopondera pasina gwenzi. Hekani Mukanyairi, Maita vakuru vamasango, Vanovhundutsa vamwe nomukanya uri muzenze, Vamadzvovera, Vabanduri vamapfupa, Vana meso anozezesa kuringa, Mukakatira kwasviba, Vapondi vezvipenyu zvinozvifambira. Hekanhi Mupwamyanzombe, Mudyandichiomba, Mudzvovakamwe, Mufa ndichiomba, Vezvitere zvikwatakwata, Zvinenge zvizinga zvouchi, Kuridza mutsindo pasi pasakara, Zvaitwa Chiurayi, J enamuromo dehwe rehosi. Tatenda vaChamakanda, vaRuminu, vaZverungu, Venyika izere mashisha namadu, Inomera nhemayakanda, Vamahonyera, Mhukahuru, Vatangi vemhuri inemukurumbira, J inda Mutasa, Zvaitwa Tembo yangu yiyi, Aiwa zvaonekwa weMhazi.”
The totem Shumba Mhazi is important as a symbol of strength, bravery, and leadership in Shona culture. It identifies a specific lion- lineage, often connected to the Vaera Shumba and vaBuja people, and links bearers to their ancestors, land, and clan heritage. The name Mhazi sets this branch apart within the Shumba totem and reminds its holders to live with dignity, responsibility, and respect for tradition.
Lion
Vaera Shumba