๐ Nhetembo yeDzinza ยท Clan Praise Verses
Maita Njerere,
Maita Rukodzi,
Shiri inobhururuka pamusoro pemakore nemakomo,
Ine ziso rakapinza rinoona zviri kure.
Vasingapotse pavanenge vanongedza,
Vanoera njerere inogara pamawere edombo,
Maita Chibwe, Murambwi weChivi neMberengwa,
Vane mapapiro anocheka mhepo!
Hekanhi Nyakudirwa,
Tatenda Njerere,
Zvaitwa Rukodzi!
English Translation:
Thank you, Njerere,
Thank you, Rukodzi,
Swift falcon soaring high above clouds and mountain crags,
Blessed with keen vision that perceives from afar.
Who never miss the goal they set their hearts upon,
Who revere the falcon nesting on high granite cliffs,
Thank you, Chibwe, Murambwi of Chivi and Mberengwa,
Whose wings slice cleanly through the wind!
Hail, Nyakudirwa,
Gratitude to you, Njerere,
It is accomplished, noble Rukodzi!
๐ซ Chinoera (Sacred Dietary Taboo):
Harming falcons, hawks, or raptors.
๐๏ธ Dzinza neNhoroondo (Heritage & Lineage):
The Njerere/Rukodzi clan is celebrated in southern Zimbabwe for foresight, sharp focus, decisiveness, and lofty ambition.
๐ฅ Mitupo / Common Surnames: Njerere, Rukodzi, Chibwe, Murambwi
๐ Traditional Districts: Chivi, Mberengwa, Zvishavane, Masvingo