Porcupine
“Wamambo, Maita Nungu yangu yiyi, Maita Chipiri mukuwasha waMambo. Hekani Maposa, Chirashamilhwa, Masvingo aGovere. Maita Chikandamina, Weshanu uri pauta. Maita vari Chirungurira, Manjekechera, vari Gokomere, Chizuza changu chichi. Maita Nungu, Hananda, Zimbovora. Mazvilta vaRusvingo naMazambara, Vakafura dombo nomuseve rikabuda ropa, VaMupumbuvoko pachirimo, Rave zhizha vofura shangwa, Vakadzidzisa vanhu kutunge timbwa. Vokutora mapadza avanhu, Vachindoise mugomo, Vachibata wanike yangova mihwa yoga, Nungu yangu yiyi, Mushayachirashwa, Minungu ndeyengara, Nyama usavi hwavamwe, dehwe richiseveswazve. Maita vari Govere, Masvingo angu, Zimwaya, Zimuto wangu yuyu.”
Zimuto Nungu is a Shona totem of the Zimuto (porcupine) line, carrying the spirit of quiet strength, self- protection, and sharp awareness. It speaks of a family that defends itself calmly and moves through life with care. Bearers of Zimuto Nungu are expected to be humble, alert, and loyal, protecting their people and honoring elders and ancestors with dignity and respect.
Porcupine
Ngara