Easy ways for children to master 10 hard Shona sounds
Some Shona sounds can be tricky, and that is completely normal When learning Shona, some sounds can be tricky. The mother of one of my … Read more
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6 spirits that make Shona religion easy to understand
Spirits, Shona religion, and culture Spirits are an important part of Shona religion and traditional beliefs. In Shona understanding, the spiritual world connects directly to … Read more
5 aspects of Shona grammar that will confuse you, and how to make sense of them
There’s a silly goat song we used to sing as kids: ‘Zvembudzi, zvembudzi, zvandikanganisa.Murume ndebvu, mukadzi ndebvu!Me-e! Zvandikanganisa!’ Loosely translated: ‘Goats, goats, you’ve completely confused … Read more
How to make a clay pot, step-by-step
Hari chiumbwa chevhu chinobikirwa zvekudya pachoto, nekuchengeterwa zvinwiwa nezvimwewo zvekudya. Kuumba hari kunosanganisira kutsvaga rondo, kuumba kwacho chaiko, kudavadisa hari dzacho, kuomesa, nekuzopisa. Basa rekuumba … Read more
What you need to know to learn Shona quickly
Recently, a young man reached out, excited to begin his Shona learning journey. He also wanted something specific: a timeline. How long would it take … Read more
Why I write: I never realised it until now. A tribute to two women
Remembering Ambuya Taurwi Matipano I once wrote about my grandmother in a previous post. In her final years, she was over a hundred, living with … Read more
5 amazing weather prediction ways used by the Shona that you should know
While researching Shona indigenous knowledge on weather forecasting for this post, I was reminded of a story about Aboriginal communities in Australia. They have long … Read more
5 things that make Shona funerals special
Continuing the journey through shona burial customs I recently attended the burial of one of my grandmothers – may her soul find eternal rest. As … Read more
An interesting look at what future historians might think about us
O Level students took their History exams over the past few weeks. One of my readers reached out, feeling frustrated after her first paper. One … Read more
Here are 5 things that make Shona funerals unique
Mourning or mining? Not so long ago, I attended a rufu (funeral) in an area known for its rich gold deposits, which has made it … Read more