This month our fieldworks have put their hand to a bit of videography showing the prominent role that song and dance still play in Zulu culture. Whether it’s to praise a higher power or a newly married couple, or simply for dramatic effect, singing and dancing features heavily in African celebrations. Follow the links below to watch some short clips filmed by Nkosikhona Duma this month:
Praise poetry is also something that even today, forms an integral part of Zulu culture, with praise poetry appearing everywhere from Zulu weddings to political gatherings:
- Izibongo zabashadikazi
- Izibongo zeNkosi uCetshwayo
- Izibongo zeNkosi uSenzangakhona
- Izibongo zeNkosi uSolomoni
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