Mbizi / Tembo
Zebra · Mutupo weDzinza
Zvidao:
⭐ Mazvimbakupa
⭐ Samaita
⭐ Vhunduramhaka
📜 Nhetembo yeDzinza · Clan Praise Verses
Maita Tembo,
Mbizi yangu yiyi,
Maita Mazvimbakupa, anofara pakugovera vamwe,
Mhuka yakavezwa naMwari nemitsetse inoyevedza,
Mitsetse michena nemitsetse mitema ichipindirana.
Vane runako runopedza nyota yemaziso,
Kufamba uchidada serwiyo rwevaimbi,
Vane ganda risina tsvina,
Vasingadyi nyama yembizi kana kugara paganda rayo.
Hekanhi Samaita,
Vakavaka misha ine mufaro nenziyo,
Maita vari Nyanga neMutare,
Maita vari Chishanga neZvishavane,
Tatenda Tembo Mazvimbakupa!
English Translation:
Thank you, Tembo, My cherished Zebra, Thank you, Mazvimbakupa (The generous heart that yearns to give), Beast painted by God in mesmerizing patterns, Intertwining stripes of brilliant white and midnight black. Whose breathtaking elegance quenches the thirst of the eyes, Who moves across the savanna like the rhythm of a sacred mbira song, Possessing a spotless, radiant coat, Forbidding the consumption of zebra meat or mundane sitting upon its skin. Praise to you, Samaita, Who fill homesteads with joy, hospitality, and songs of celebration, Gratitude to the clan of Nyanga and Mutare, Honored are the families of Chishanga and Zvishavane, We thank you, Tembo Mazvimbakupa!
Thank you, Tembo, My cherished Zebra, Thank you, Mazvimbakupa (The generous heart that yearns to give), Beast painted by God in mesmerizing patterns, Intertwining stripes of brilliant white and midnight black. Whose breathtaking elegance quenches the thirst of the eyes, Who moves across the savanna like the rhythm of a sacred mbira song, Possessing a spotless, radiant coat, Forbidding the consumption of zebra meat or mundane sitting upon its skin. Praise to you, Samaita, Who fill homesteads with joy, hospitality, and songs of celebration, Gratitude to the clan of Nyanga and Mutare, Honored are the families of Chishanga and Zvishavane, We thank you, Tembo Mazvimbakupa!
🚫 Chinoera (Sacred Dietary Taboo):
Zebra meat or striped hide for mundane sitting.
🏛️ Dzinza neNhoroondo (Heritage & Lineage):
The Tembo/Mbizi clan is renowned for boundless generosity (Mazvimbakupa means "one who yearns to give"), radiant physical beauty, cultural celebration, and joyful music.