An interesting look at Shona names
I attended a kurova guva ceremony just this past month. A mbira crew had been hired to play, and the drummer’s surname was Mangoma. He … Read more
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How to stop these 7 mistakes slowing your child’s Shona skills
Learning Shona — or any language — is more than memorising vocabulary and rules. It’s about building the confidence and mental habits that allow you … Read more
Shona indigenous religion as a way of life
Religion as a way of life: Reflections on Shona customs While having a conversation with my sister the other day, one thing became quite apparent … Read more
What teaching Shona to children taught me
A simple Shona tutoring venture that wasn’t so simple When I started helping children with Shona around 2019, I have to be honest—I was anxious, … Read more
More easy lessons on madimikira — from ‘Imbwa Nyoro’ (Part 2)
In a previous post, I explored the madimikira (idioms) found in the Shona novel Imbwa Nyoro by Renny M. Mumvuma. The use of idioms in … Read more
Understanding madimikira the easy way — from ‘Imbwa Nyoro’ (Part 1)
In a previous post, I shared the similes (fananidzo) and metaphors (enzaniso) that I encountered while reading the Shona novel Imbwa Nyoro, a 1982 novel … Read more
Easy ways to use ‘fananidzo’ and ‘enzaniso’ – from ‘Imbwa Nyoro’
There’s something I love about reading Shona novels from decades past — stories written before I was even born. These works offer a richer experience … Read more
Why Shona learning matters, and how to make it easy
Ever since I took on my first learner back in 2019, Shona learning has become a subject dear to me. I believe proficiency in more … Read more
Religion of the Shona and ancestors
The Shona people believe in a Supreme Being, whom they call by different names. These names include Musikavanhu, Musiki, Mwari, Nyadenga, Samasimba, Samatenga, Wedenga, Musikarudzi, … Read more
Nyaudzosingwi| Many Shona words for 101 English verbs
This post was last updated on 12 January 2025. Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify or describe words such as verbs, adjectives, clauses, sentences, and … Read more