Stories
These stories are based on the accounts of ordinary Zimbabweans - the experts from whom the content on ZimbOriginal is sourced.
A few weeks ago, one of my young Shona learners in Canada sent me a message with a simple question: What’s the Shona word for … Read more
I get lots of questions on this blog, people trying to find answers to Shona riddles that are honestly really hard to crack. While I … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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ZimbOriginal was born from a passion for discovery and writing, and a commitment to never losing sight of who we are.
It is a place for stories on culture, customs, traditions, and anything else indigenous to Zimbabwe. ZimbOriginal not only promotes cultural awareness, but also supports learning and discovery.
