Lion
“Mazviita Shumba, Maita Sipambi, Yakapamba nedzevamwe, Vadyi vefazhakamwe Inodyarwa ikamera. Maita matikaha nokuone tsimba, Kuona munhu vana vanotya, Mukakatirakwasviba, Kumuka ndodzvova, kutsika zvovava, Mutakuranhawo kuno munhuhwi, Sipambi, mwana wechikara, Chokanyaira chobva Magare, Choinda Imbwarume chisina uta. Zvaitwa varidinhire Chigarachibwe, Vari Magare VaMupfurawatya. Mazviita Mugonderwa, VokwaMusakadongo, veShanje Vari Madzimudzangara, Vari Sikanadema, Zvaitwa vaTakaindisa naMuzuva, Vari Chaenda vari Ruvhure. Waita Charumbira Zvigonyati zwangu zvizvi, Haiwa zvaitwa vaNhinhi, Vari Nhinhihuru Maita saminzwa, Zvaonekwa vari Nyanda.”
Shumba Sipambi is a Shona totem from the Shumba (lion) line, embodying quiet courage, inner authority, and noble pride. It represents a family that stands firm, protects the weak, and leads without cruelty. Bearers of Shumba Sipambi are expected to be strong yet humble, defending their people and upholding justice with dignity and respect for elders and ancestors.
Lion
Vaera Shumba