Ndima 1
Maita Tembo, Mbizi yangu yiyi,
Thank you Tembo, my cherished Zebra,
Maita Mazvimbakupa, anofara pakugovera vamwe.
Gratitude Mazvimbakupa, whose joy is in generous sharing.
Mhuka yakavezwa naMwari nemitsetse inoyevedza,
Beast sculpted by God in mesmerizing symmetry,
Mitsetse michena nemitsetse mitema ichipindirana.
Alternating stripes of pure white and deep black.
Ndima 2
Vane runako runopedza nyota yemaziso,
Whose radiant beauty quenches the thirst of the eyes,
Kufamba uchidada serwiyo rwevaimbi vembira.
Who stride proudly like the melodic rhythm of mbira players.
Vane ganda risina tsvina,
Possessing an immaculate, spotless coat,
Maita Samaita, vari Nyanga neMutare.
Praise to you Samaita, clan of Nyanga and Mutare.
Ndima 3
Vakavaka misha ine mufaro, ugere norugare,
Who build homesteads brimming with joy, song, and peaceful fellowship,
Vane mutupo usingagarirwi paganda ravo.
Whose sacred totemic hide must never be sat upon mundane.
Tatenda Tembo Mazvimbakupa,
We give thanks, Tembo Mazvimbakupa,
Aiwa, zvaitwa veChishanga neZvishavane!
It is gratefully received, clan of Chishanga and Zvishavane!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Mazvimbakupa |
mah-zvee-mbah-KOO-pah |
One who yearns, swells, or aches to give generously |
| Mitsetse |
mee-TSEH-tseh |
Stripes, linear patterns |
| Samaita |
sah-mah-EE-tah |
Honored clan praise title for the Tembo people |
| Ganda |
GAH-ndah |
Animal skin, coat, hide |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Kugoverana nevamwe nemoyo muchena kunounza rudo nemakomborero mumhuri.
English: Open-handed generosity and sharing enrich both the giver and the community.