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INKOSI MNUKWA MADHLOPA HISTORY AND LIST OF RULERS

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Under Inyandezulu, Inkosi YaMakhosi Mphezeni KaZwangendaba of Eastern  Zambia , there is an Inkosi from the Madhlopa clan and his area of jurisdiction is commonly known as ' Chikenkhe cha Msang'ombe'.Thus, it is a common affair for Ngunis that are under Inkosi Mnukwa to simply state when asked who is their Inkosi, "I hail from Chikhenke Cha Msangombe". But who really was Mnukwa Madhlopa and why is now an Inkosi under the decorated aMazwangenaba Kingdom of Mphezeni?  The Journey from  Nongoma  in  the South The name Mnukwa is  Nguni  and it means 'The Suspect'. Here we can add that the name Mnukwa is a name the giver wanted to level an allegation through his name.  Old documents or indeed manuscripts on the Mphezeni Kingdom mention the name 'Mnukwa Mazyopa' (the Madhlopas of Zambia now use this corrupted version of their surname) and it is stated he was a key ally of King Mphezeni 1 and was in charge of passing judgement on those suspected to have...
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FANCY AND CATCHY ISIZULU BUSINESS NAMES AND THEIR MEANING

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17 Interesting Nguni Business names for you! Are you Nguni and stuck with a business or company name in the Isinguni or  Zulu     tongue? Well here are some very striking names and their meanings which you can use. Be sure to leave a feedback by commenting on the post. 1. Fezokuhle - accomplish greatness.  2. Sibongakonke- we are grateful  3. Lwanele - God's love is sufficient.  4. Sandanezwe - we are expanding as a nation.  5. Lubanzi- God's love has no limits.  6. Phakama- We rise /prosper. 7. Sibahle - we are a beautiful nation.  8. Sithokoziso- one who brings happiness.  9. Melokuhle - stand for greatness . 10. Zekhethelo - very special /unique  11. Asande - let us prosper/ grow.  12. Inkanyezi- land of stars. 13. Bukhosini- born of royalty.  14. Isiqalo Lodge - our beginning  15. Entokozweni- place of happiness.  16. Thuthuka- prosperity  17. Busani - place of the ruler. A beautiful Nkosi Zwangendaba Ho...
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HISTORY OF NYALONGO VILLAGE

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With my elder and one of my great sources of Ngoni history, Mr Rodgers Nzima (former headman Nyalongo) from Nyalongo Village under iNkosi Maguya in Eastern Zambia. Now, Nyalongo Village is an offshoot of Ndima village which is under Inkosi Manziamabi Jele, also of Eastern Zambia. Ndima village is the parent village for all the Nzima villages in Zambia. It was founded by Masongosongo Nzima, who was the inspirational figurehead of the Nzimas of Eastern Zambia. These were navigators for the Mphezeni Nation. The Chikala kraal, a subkraal under Inkosi Madzimawe is headed by the Nzimas. When they arrived at the New Mthenguleni village, they settled there whilst other clans and groups continued trekking. However, as the Nzimas grew in mighty, it was inevitable that others would need to also move out of the parent village. Nyalongo Nzima was one of those that moved out of the Ndima village. He went and settled in the village of Chongwe (correct is Simphiwe Shongwe) under present day iNkosi Msh...
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TWO ICONIC PHOTOS DURING KING CETSHWAYO CORONATION

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  As many as Ten thousand warriors were present at Cetshwayo’s coronation but only sticks were permitted to be carried, assegais being strictly forbidden. Men of Shepstone’s escort, carbineers and gunners, relax in camp close to the Umbambongwenga kraal where the coronation ceremony was performed. ( Local History Museum, Durban )
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THE LEGEND OF DABULAMANZI KAMPANDE

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Who was Dabulamanzi? Dabulamanzi kaMpande  (1839 – September 22, 1886) was a  Zulu  commander for the  Zulu kingdom  in the  Anglo-Zulu War . He is most noted for having commanded the Zulus at the  Battle of Rorke's Drift . He was a half-brother of the Zulu king  Cetshwayo kaMpande . After the defeat of the Zulus, and the deposition of Cetshwayo, Dabulamanzi campaigned for the return of his brother to power. When Cetshwayo was restored in 1883, Dabulamanzi fought on his behalf to maintain the unity of the Zulu kingdom. Dabulamanzi means, ‘the one who conquers the waters.  He was a half-nephew of the famous and legendary  Shaka  and younger  half-brother  of the ruler  Cetshwayo kaMpande .His mother was Sanguza, one of Mpande's many wives. One of his son's was Prince Bangani KaDabulamanzi. Prince Bangani's son was Prince Joseph Gabriel  Lamthuthu.                  ...
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WHO REALLY ARE THE JELES OF ZAMBIA MALAWI AND TANZANIA?

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  THE JELE ROYALTY IN THE HOUSE. A picture that will stand the test of time! From left to right; Prince Inthabeni Jele, Princesses Benadete and Sonile Mafavuke Jele (she is now late) captured together in the Makeni area in Lusaka, Zambia.  These three Jele royalties are actually children of His MAJESTY King Pontino Msandukuzeni Khuzwayo Jele, who reigned as the Third King Mphezeni from 1941 upto his death in 1981, a year after he gloriously resurrected the Incwala after it's more than 80 year hiatus. With the exception of Princess Benadete, both Prince Inthabeni and Princess Sonile were born from the house of Queen Atinedi Jessi Divine who lived in the Luangeni village.   These Jeles just like the others with roots from Zwangendaba Jele are of the Ncwangeni royal bloodline. In the case of these descendants of Zwangendaba, their apical ancestor was Prince Jele.  Now Prince Jele was the  son of Prince Mfeka kaMncwanga. Prince Mfeka had married 7 wives and begot Cr...
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LEARN ABOUT INKOSI ZIBHEBHU KAMAPHITHA ZULU

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  Inkosi Zibhebhu kaMaphitha Zulu with his youngest wife. Now, Zibhebhu was a son of Maphita, son of Sojiyisa, son Jama, son of Ndaba. He belonged to Mandlakazi Royal Homestead. Zibhebhu was induna (chief) of the Mandlakazi. Also called Usibepu/Ziphewu, he, after the defeat of the Zulu Kingdom by the British, he attempted to create his own independent kingdom. From 1883 to 1884, he fought the Zulu king Cetshwayo, inflicting a series of defeats on him. Zibhebhu was made chieftain of one of the thirteen chiefdoms resulting from the First Partition of Zululand after the Anglo-Zulu War,. The chiefdom was in northern Zululand, a hotbed of uSuthu, and the British General Wolseley thought that Zibhebhu's rule there would help suppress them. I n 1882, after pleas from Cetshwayo, the British Foreign Office relented and restored eight of the central "chiefdoms" to Cetshwayo's superintending control; however, in this Second Partition of Zululand Zibhebhu's chiefdom in the no...
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