Madzinza neNhaka
Intermediate
⏱️ 2 min
📜 2 Ndima (Stanzas)
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Nyika yeZimbabwe
Zimbabwe, Our Beloved Homeland
Nhaka yeChiShona (Heritage of Zimbabwe)
Rumbidzo rwenyika yeZimbabwe inotaridza runako rwemakomo eNyanga, rwizi rwaZambezi, Dzimba dzeMabwe, nekubatana kwevanhu.
A proud patriotic anthem capturing Zimbabwe’s majestic mountains, rivers, Great Zimbabwe stone monuments, and rich culture.
Ndima dzeNhetembo · Poem Stanzas
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Ndima 1
Nyika yeZimbabwe, tsime ramadzitateguru,
Land of Zimbabwe, sacred cradle of our ancestors,
Ivhu rakapfuma rinofudza vanhu vose.
Rich, fertile soil that nourishes all people.
Kumabvazuva kune makomo marefu eNyanga,
In the east rise the towering, mist-shrouded peaks of Nyanga,
Kumaodzanyemba kune Zambezi inorira seMosi-oa-Tunya.
In the north flows the mighty Zambezi, thundering at Victoria Falls.
Ndima 2
Dzimba dzeMabwe dzakamira dzakasimba kwemazana emakore,
The Great Stone Houses have stood unbroken for centuries,
Chiratidzo cheuchenjeri neunyanzvi hwemadzitateguru.
An eternal testament to the genius and masonry of our forebears.
Nyika yerugare, tariro, netsika dzakarurama,
Land of serene peace, enduring hope, and honorable traditions,
Mwari ropafadzai Zimbabwe, tichengetei tiri vamwe!
God bless Zimbabwe, and keep us united as one family!
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Mashoko Anokosha · Key Poetic Vocabulary
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Tsime
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🗣️ TSEE-meh
Water spring, wellspring, origin or source
Madzitateguru
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🗣️ mah-dzee-tah-teh-GOO-roo
Ancestors, forefathers, founding matriarchs and patriarchs
Mosi-oa-Tunya
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🗣️ MOH-see-oh-ah-TOON-yah
The Smoke That Thunders (Victoria Falls)
Ropafadzai
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🗣️ roh-pah-FAH-dzah-ee
Bless, bestow divine favor upon
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Ongororo yeNhetembo · Literary & Cultural Insights
📌 Dingindira Guru (Main Theme):
Patriotism, ancestral identity, natural wonders, and cultural unity across generations.
🎨 Zvirungamutauro (Metaphors & Imagery):
“Tsime ramadzitateguru” (ancestral spring) highlights historical roots; “Dzimba dzeMabwe” anchors national dignity and resilience.
🌱 Chidzidzo cheHupenyu (Life Lesson / Moral):
🇿🇼 Kuda nekukoshesa nyika yekumusha kwedu kunounza kuremekedzana nekubatana.
🇬🇧 Loving and honoring one’s heritage and homeland inspires mutual respect, unity, and shared pride.