Ndima 1
Maita Moyo, Chirandu, Bvumavaranda,
Thank you Moyo, Chirandu, shelter of the people,
Vari Masvingo eZimbabwe, varidzi venyika.
Keepers of Great Zimbabwe, custodians of the land.
Maita vana vaDombo akakunda pfumo,
Descendants of Dombo who conquered by the spear,
Vakatonga mumatenga nemapani eMonomotapa.
Who ruled the plateaus and savannas of the Monomotapa.
Ndima 2
Vane matanga emombe anoerera semukaka,
Possessors of sprawling cattle kraals flowing with rich milk,
Vane mwoyo muchena usingatsamwi nhando.
Whose pure heart does not harbor petty malice.
Vadyegora, vakadya vachipawo vanoshayiwa,
Vadyegora, who feasted while generously providing for the needy,
Maita Gonore'ombe, murambwi wechakaipa.
Praise to you, Bull of Bulls, who shuns wickedness.
Ndima 3
Tatenda vari Bikita, vari Gutu neChivi,
We give thanks to those in Bikita, Gutu, and Chivi,
Vakadzika misha pamateru eDuma.
Who founded peaceful homesteads upon the slopes of Duma.
Zvaitwa Moyo Ndizvo, mwene weushe,
Well done Moyo Ndizvo, sovereign ruler of nobility,
Aiwa, zvaonekwa vari Zimbabwe!
It is gratefully honored, royal house of Great Zimbabwe!
💡 Mashoko Anokosha (Key Vocabulary):
| ChiShona |
How to say it (Pronunciation) |
English Meaning |
| Chirandu |
chee-RAH-ndoo |
Royal Rozvi clan praise name |
| Bvumavaranda |
bvoo-mah-vah-RAH-ndah |
One whose benevolence is loved and praised by all servants |
| Gonore'ombe |
goh-noh-reh-OH-mbeh |
The champion bull; symbol of leadership and vitality |
| Monomotapa |
moh-noh-moh-TAH-pah |
Ancient Shona empire spanning the Zimbabwean plateau |
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Moral / Reflection):
ChiShona: Utungamiri hwechokwadi hunovakirwa pakupa vamwe nekudzivirira vanoshayiwa.
English: True nobility and leadership are measured by service, generosity, and protection of the vulnerable.