Monkey
“Evoi Soko, Nehumba, Mwana waChigutiro, Mukonde wangu yuyu, Mushonga namawere, Madyamhani angu yaya, Vanayisi vermvura, Vari kumakore, Mugaradzakasungwa, Matakurambuva, Tupuno parutivi, Tufuta twangu munyasi, Tumhiripiri pakarepo, Kamugoti kangu pakatire, Pamusha ndopandarinda, Maita VaChirongo, Mufambandichigomera, Aiwa zvaonekwa, Soko yangu yiyi, Vanorara parefu.”
The Soko Nehumba totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Monkey in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Soko clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Monkey
Soko
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”