A happy wedding anniversary to His Majesty Origame Atwatse III 21st Olu of Warri and Her Royal Highness Olori Atwatse III of Warri Kingdom.
The couple got married on November 15th 2014 and are parents to three children
A Happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaHlophe of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
On September 2nd 2019, she was proposed to by HRH Prince Majahonke during the annual Umhlanga ceremony and two years later on September 2021, they got married traditionally following kuTeka which is the Swazi traditional marriage which went for 3 days at the Royal Palace. She is the Prince's first wife
Together she and HRH Prince Majahonke welcome a son named HRH Prince Alakhiwelivelemaswati Dlamini in 2020
November 04, 2021
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HRH Olori Atwatse III of Warri was guest speaker at the launch of Human Capital Africa (HCA), an accountability and advocacy initiative spearheaded by Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The advocacy initiative was launched on of the October 26th 2021 during the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES27) themed – “Securing our Future: The Fierce Urgency of Now”
The consort to His Majesty Ogiame Atwatse III stated that His Majesty and herself have made it one of their top goals to direct their influence and increased investment toward their most valuable resource—the young people of Warri Kingdom. It is their ambition to create a bright future for the kingdom's children, one in which they will have opportunities not just to survive but also to flourish. When they talk about constructing the future, many people automatically think of public workers, politicians, and benefactors.
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She also revealed the aim of the Olu of Warri palace to leave an enduring educational legacy in Warri kingdom, just as she emphasized the importance of every kid receiving decent education regardless of class background
October 28, 2021
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A Happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaFogiyane also known as Queen Sindiswa Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Her Royal Highness who is the 15th wife of His Majesty King Mswati III was born Sindiswa Dlamini on January 7th 1995. Together with His Majesty, they have two children, Their Royal Highness Princess Princess Ntsandvweni and Princess Nolikhwa.
January 07, 2021
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Yesterday, the Bapedi Kingdom of Limpopo, announced the demise of their monarch His Majesty Kgošigolo Thulare Victor Thulare III at age 40. It was through the King's lawyer that the news was announced to the general public, yesterday January 6th.
Causes of his death have not be released yet.
AfriRoyalNews: South Africa: The Bapedi Kingdom in Limpopo is sad to announce the death of their king, His Majesty King(Kgosi) Victor Thulare III at age 40.
— Zef Dahlia 🇨🇲🇨🇦/ QRC, KHC, AfrRoyFam (@DahliaZef) January 6, 2021
His Majesty was recognized and proclaimed king in April 2020 by SA president Cyril Ramaphosa. pic.twitter.com/EFlgoqkGfr
It was just in March 2020 that the young king won a long court case against his uncle K.K Sekhukhune and was officially recognise by the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the legitimate monarch of the Bapedi Kingdom and Pedi people.
January 07, 2021
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On October 26th 2019, the Royal Bafokeng Nations hosted the Royal Bafokeng Nations Jr.NBA 9th annual final with the presence of the NBA Championship Trophy for the Royal Bafokeng Nation community see.
His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi graced the event giving out trophies to all participants
His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi graced the event giving out trophies to all participants
January 23, 2020
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One of this week's Monday crushes is His Majesty King Mositi Tsolo Lekokoto III, King of the Royal Bakoena Ba Tsolo Clan in South Africa.
Born Clement Magcai on June 21st 1975, in Johannesburg, South Africa to and descends from a long and great paternal lineage of royal ancestors & kings which includes the last kings HM King Lekokoto II, his oldest ruling son HM King Khiba II and his younger brother HRH Prince Mofolo.
Although the kingship was dormant and kingdom going underground, both his grandfather and father in their rightful place as heads of clans handle the issues until a new ruler was set to revive the kingship.
As first born son, His Majesty re-took and revived the kingship titles from his father around June 2015. In his words to me the king said "Our kingship is not new, it is but a resurrection of something ancient."
Reviving and reuniting the clan and its members that had been dispersed since the 19th century following the great war that killed the his 2nd and 3rd times great grand fathers and last kings that left the kingship dormant as been one of his goals since taking over.
Personal life: King Lekokoto III is a single man
A little history:
Like in many African monarchies and their histories, Our Royal ancestors used wars as a way to not just survive but to extend their kingdom's territories, resources and land which in most times led to the killing of the opposing kingdom's kings and entire families.
In the early 19th centuries, the Battle of Zastron(The Battle was one of the three wars fought by the Basotho people living in the area) took place where the Bakoena Ba Tsolo were at war with the Amahlubi kingdom to take over the Bakoena Ba Tsolo's land and areas of royal jurisdiction.
During the war, the last kings HM King Lekokoto II(also known as King Tsolo or Molibeli (Modibedi), his oldest ruling son HM King Khiba II and his younger brother HRH Prince Mofolo were brutally killed in the in battle in the Herschel District of the town of Sterkspruit, Zastron area of the Eastern Cape Province.
Following the deaths of the kings, the tribe became week leaving road for Lifaqane to take place occured. Lifaqane (in Sesotho or Mfecane in isiZulu) now recognised as the period of mass crushing, scattering, forced dispersal, forced migration was a period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in southern Africa during the period between 1815 and about 1840.
This lead to the break up and formation of other clans now formally recognised
Born Clement Magcai on June 21st 1975, in Johannesburg, South Africa to and descends from a long and great paternal lineage of royal ancestors & kings which includes the last kings HM King Lekokoto II, his oldest ruling son HM King Khiba II and his younger brother HRH Prince Mofolo.
Although the kingship was dormant and kingdom going underground, both his grandfather and father in their rightful place as heads of clans handle the issues until a new ruler was set to revive the kingship.
As first born son, His Majesty re-took and revived the kingship titles from his father around June 2015. In his words to me the king said "Our kingship is not new, it is but a resurrection of something ancient."
Reviving and reuniting the clan and its members that had been dispersed since the 19th century following the great war that killed the his 2nd and 3rd times great grand fathers and last kings that left the kingship dormant as been one of his goals since taking over.
Personal life: King Lekokoto III is a single man
A little history:
Like in many African monarchies and their histories, Our Royal ancestors used wars as a way to not just survive but to extend their kingdom's territories, resources and land which in most times led to the killing of the opposing kingdom's kings and entire families.
In the early 19th centuries, the Battle of Zastron(The Battle was one of the three wars fought by the Basotho people living in the area) took place where the Bakoena Ba Tsolo were at war with the Amahlubi kingdom to take over the Bakoena Ba Tsolo's land and areas of royal jurisdiction.
During the war, the last kings HM King Lekokoto II(also known as King Tsolo or Molibeli (Modibedi), his oldest ruling son HM King Khiba II and his younger brother HRH Prince Mofolo were brutally killed in the in battle in the Herschel District of the town of Sterkspruit, Zastron area of the Eastern Cape Province.
Following the deaths of the kings, the tribe became week leaving road for Lifaqane to take place occured. Lifaqane (in Sesotho or Mfecane in isiZulu) now recognised as the period of mass crushing, scattering, forced dispersal, forced migration was a period of widespread chaos and warfare among indigenous ethnic communities in southern Africa during the period between 1815 and about 1840.
This lead to the break up and formation of other clans now formally recognised
January 20, 2020
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Another one of my Monday Crushes is His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Tsehekedi Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng Nation in South Africa
His Majesty was born in 1968 to His Majesty the late Kgosi Lebone I and Her Majesty Queen Mother Semelane Molotlegi. He is the third born of five kids with HM the late Kgosi Lebone II(born HRH Prince Mollwane) and HRH the late Prince Fosi Boemo Matale as senior siblings and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Motswana, Prince Bothata and Prince Mollwane as younger siblings.
Through his mother The Queen Mother, he is also a member of the Khama royal family of the Bamangwato people in Botswana, as his grandfather the Queen Mother's father Chief Tshekedi Khama was regent during the reign and exile of his nephew Sir Seretse Khama I(first president of Botswana and father to the 4th president of Ian Khama).
He did and graduated from his secondary education at Hilton College in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He holds a university degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from University of KwaZulu Natal and is also an alumnus of the North-West University in North-West province.
He is a keen sportsman and was awarded a Victor Ludorum Gold Medallion at Hilton. He is a fixed wing and rotorcraft pilot and has been appointed as an Honorary Colonel in the South African Air Force.
His Majesty became the 36th Kgosi and 15th member of the current dynasty in 2003 following the death of his father in 1995 and brother in 2000. His other brother Prince Fosi died in 1999. Following his brother's passing away in 2000, he was made regent.
For the ladies His Majesty is still single
Under his reign, he has created a sovereign fund(Royal Bafokeng Nation Holding) out of the royalties paid from the platinum mines found in the nation. Back in 1925, the world's largest deposits of platinum and other minerals were discovered on the nation's land. For every mining companies doing business in the nation, they pay royalties to the nation in exchange for the right to mine these metals.
The Holding(RBNH) entity is responsible for overseeing the growth and maintenance of the community’s income streams. Back in the 2010, His Majesty open the Holdings and its income to not just the royal family's benefits but to that of the entire Bafokeng nation.
This model has been considered to be Africa's most progressive community investment model and Africa's richest tribe, with total assets under management at about $6 billion.
Through the Holding, His Majesty has invested in various sectors and he himself recognises that the minerals which has bless the nation could run out and it was his father's, brother and his wish to make the RBN self sufficient socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable community true to its African heritage and traditions.
Amongst the many thing he has done through the Holding, was built the Royal Bafokeng Nation sports which oversees the sports sectors including building the stadium back in 2000 which hosted games during the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. There is also the Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI), whose goal is to oversee improvements in the education and learning sector by building the Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng
His Majesty was born in 1968 to His Majesty the late Kgosi Lebone I and Her Majesty Queen Mother Semelane Molotlegi. He is the third born of five kids with HM the late Kgosi Lebone II(born HRH Prince Mollwane) and HRH the late Prince Fosi Boemo Matale as senior siblings and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Motswana, Prince Bothata and Prince Mollwane as younger siblings.
Through his mother The Queen Mother, he is also a member of the Khama royal family of the Bamangwato people in Botswana, as his grandfather the Queen Mother's father Chief Tshekedi Khama was regent during the reign and exile of his nephew Sir Seretse Khama I(first president of Botswana and father to the 4th president of Ian Khama).
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He did and graduated from his secondary education at Hilton College in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He holds a university degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from University of KwaZulu Natal and is also an alumnus of the North-West University in North-West province.
He is a keen sportsman and was awarded a Victor Ludorum Gold Medallion at Hilton. He is a fixed wing and rotorcraft pilot and has been appointed as an Honorary Colonel in the South African Air Force.
His Majesty became the 36th Kgosi and 15th member of the current dynasty in 2003 following the death of his father in 1995 and brother in 2000. His other brother Prince Fosi died in 1999. Following his brother's passing away in 2000, he was made regent.
For the ladies His Majesty is still single
Under his reign, he has created a sovereign fund(Royal Bafokeng Nation Holding) out of the royalties paid from the platinum mines found in the nation. Back in 1925, the world's largest deposits of platinum and other minerals were discovered on the nation's land. For every mining companies doing business in the nation, they pay royalties to the nation in exchange for the right to mine these metals.
The Holding(RBNH) entity is responsible for overseeing the growth and maintenance of the community’s income streams. Back in the 2010, His Majesty open the Holdings and its income to not just the royal family's benefits but to that of the entire Bafokeng nation.
This model has been considered to be Africa's most progressive community investment model and Africa's richest tribe, with total assets under management at about $6 billion.
Through the Holding, His Majesty has invested in various sectors and he himself recognises that the minerals which has bless the nation could run out and it was his father's, brother and his wish to make the RBN self sufficient socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable community true to its African heritage and traditions.
Amongst the many thing he has done through the Holding, was built the Royal Bafokeng Nation sports which oversees the sports sectors including building the stadium back in 2000 which hosted games during the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. There is also the Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI), whose goal is to oversee improvements in the education and learning sector by building the Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng
January 20, 2020
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Former Botswana President His Excellency *Seretse Khama Ian Khama paid visit to the Motlhabaneng and Lentswelemoriti communities in Botswana on January 15th 2020.
During his visit His Excellency met and spent time with the villagers and donated food and medication to everyone.
*His Excellency is not only the fourth president of Botswana but also the current de-facto Kgosi(king/paramount chief) of Bamangawato people. He has never shown interest in the title but is recognise by the people as king
During his visit His Excellency met and spent time with the villagers and donated food and medication to everyone.
*His Excellency is not only the fourth president of Botswana but also the current de-facto Kgosi(king/paramount chief) of Bamangawato people. He has never shown interest in the title but is recognise by the people as king
January 16, 2020
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Her Royal Highness Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, Queen consort of Buganda Kingdom on January 2020 paid a visit to the organisation which carries her name Nnabagereka to meet with the Ekisaakate 2020 recipients at Hana International School.
During her visit, The queen saw the various activities offered, how much participants have learned so far. The participants also trained and coached the queen in the basaakaate scratch (a coding language), relaxing activities including Yoga.The Nnabagereka of Buganda, Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda is here at Hana International School today to visit the Ekisaakaate 2020 with the participants showing her what they have learned so far.#Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/4dLaoSH1RU— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020
It's a good health practice to always do some yoga. It helps you control blood pressure. 10 to 13 years doing yoga. #Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/9xax8mxPau— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020
She taught them gift wrapping especially with different series of decoration from car decor, gifts and home decor, shared tips with about how to play wood ball. Her Royal Highness also took part in a tree planting ceremonyHer Royal Highness the Nnabagereka of @BugandaOfficial Sylvia Nagginda training the basaakaate scratch (a coding language)#Ekisaakaate2020— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020
@cpmayiga @Ugaman01 @bbstvug @nbstv pic.twitter.com/h6rAmqjH2b
As the yoga session continued, Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka of @BugandaOfficial Sylvia Nagginda had to give the basaakaate some tips on how to make their bodies flexible. She emphasised that yoga is good for our brain.#Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/8wrv8M634V— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020
It has been a busy day for Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka of @BugandaOfficial Sylvia Nagginda.— nnabagereka. Org (@NnabagerekaOrg) January 15, 2020
Photo: Mama Nnabagereka training her children how to wrap gifts.
She trained them different series of decoration from car decor, gifts and home decor.#Ekisaakaate2020 pic.twitter.com/y7PqIuLQ4e
January 16, 2020
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His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi was received by Lebanese ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency Kabalan Frangieh at the Embassy in Pretoria on July 4th 2019.
During the visit, His Majesty expressed his desire to deepen the relations between the Royal Bafokeng Nation and Lebanon for the benefit of both people. It is said that during the bilateral talks, His Excellency was impressed by His Majesty's interests in the Middle East and Lebanon
During the visit, His Majesty expressed his desire to deepen the relations between the Royal Bafokeng Nation and Lebanon for the benefit of both people. It is said that during the bilateral talks, His Excellency was impressed by His Majesty's interests in the Middle East and Lebanon
January 16, 2020
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It is almost a week since His Majesty Sultan Qaboos of the Sultanate of Oman passed away in Muscat and the Sultanate organised 3 days of official mourning.
During this period, sovereigns, head of states and many foreign government officials arrived in Muscat to extend their condolences to the new sultan His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
His Majesty King Rukidi IV and HRH Queen Mother Best Olimi who were already in Oman on official visit extended their personal and Uganda's condolence on behalf of His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni and the entire nation.
During this period, sovereigns, head of states and many foreign government officials arrived in Muscat to extend their condolences to the new sultan His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
His Majesty King Rukidi IV and HRH Queen Mother Best Olimi who were already in Oman on official visit extended their personal and Uganda's condolence on behalf of His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni and the entire nation.
His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid was in Muscat on behalf of His Majesty King Mohammed VI also extended his condolencesToday in #Muscat I offered to His Majesty #HaithambinTariq, Sultan of #Oman, my sincere condolences for the passing away of #SultanQaboosBinSaid. I Congratulated HM #Haitham on his enthronement. In September at the #WorldMonarchsSummit2020, we shall pay tribute to #SultanQaboos. pic.twitter.com/j9MMmPjLoW— H.R.M King Oyo (@KingOyoOfficial) January 12, 2020
صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير مولاي رشيد يمثل جلالة الملك في تقديم التعازي في وفاة السلطان قابوس بن سعيد بن تيمور— TheMoroccanMonarchy (@M_RoyalFamily) January 13, 2020
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid offered the condolences of HM King Mohammed VI, following the death of Sultan Qaboos of Oman pic.twitter.com/qc9ekTtosU
January 16, 2020
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During my holiday break, a royal wedding took place on December 22nd 2019 in the Democratic Republic of Congo between His Majesty Mwami Naluhwindja Chibwire V Tony, Mwami/King of the Kingdom of LUHWINDJA, in South Kivu and his now wife with both the traditionnal and civil wedding.
La célébration du mariage traditionnel du Mwami Naluhwindja Chibwire V Tony @MwamiTony à Kinshasa avec certains Bashamuka et autres invités de marque. @NarcisseBisimwa @INarval @kagale80mugisho @radiookapi pic.twitter.com/Oy8kpSIyKb— Chefferie de Luhwindja (@CLuhwindja) December 22, 2019
La famille NALUHWINDJA vous souhaite une bonne année 2020@ThAfricanRoyals @GouvSudkivu @laprunellerdc https://t.co/r2UFOhz5Uw pic.twitter.com/ZWgAl6EFSx— Chefferie de Luhwindja (@CLuhwindja) January 1, 2020
January 09, 2020
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Our second Women Crush for today is Her Royal Highness Queen Iyayota Ewuare of the Kingdom of Benin.
Her Royal Highness was born on December 29th and is the second wife of His Imperial Majesty Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Prior to being an Oloi or Queen was known as Obazuwa N'erie
Her Royal Highness was born on December 29th and is the second wife of His Imperial Majesty Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. Prior to being an Oloi or Queen was known as Obazuwa N'erie
January 08, 2020
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI chaired a working session on January 7th 2020 to discuss the Kingdom’s national priority program for drinking water.
During the session he urged Government officials to speed up the implementation of the National Water program which emphasizes its role which would cover all regions across Morocco.ترأس صاحب الجلالة الملك محمد السادس، نصره الله، جلسة عمل خصصت للبرنامج الأولوي الوطني للتزويد بالماء الشروب ومياه السقي 2020-2027— TheMoroccanMonarchy (@M_RoyalFamily) January 7, 2020
HM King Mohammed VI chaired a working session devoted to the national priority Program for drinking water supply and irrigation 2020-2027 pic.twitter.com/dlnFRTygSe
January 08, 2020
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To begin this new year on the blog I will be introducing on Wednesday various profiles of our Queens and Princesses from across the continent and one of today's WCW is HRH Queen Carol Ngangaza-Dlamini.
Her Royal Highness who was born on December 25th 1970 is the second of His Majesty's wives to earn a BA in law and LLB from UNISA(University of South Africa). She became His Majesty's fourth wife in 1987 and just like Queen Sibonelo, she passed the Eswatini bar exam although she does not practise it in the kingdom, she is one of His Majesty's legal analysts and counsel in legal matters.
She is mother of four girls: Their Royal Highnesses Princess Temaswati, Princess Tiyandza, Princess Tebukhosi and Princess Mazwezulu.
She is patron of Eswatini Hospice at Home (which was once patron by the Late Diana, Princess of Wales ) and Fundzis’ Umtfwana, an organization that pushes education as a top-priority.
Her Royal Highness who was born on December 25th 1970 is the second of His Majesty's wives to earn a BA in law and LLB from UNISA(University of South Africa). She became His Majesty's fourth wife in 1987 and just like Queen Sibonelo, she passed the Eswatini bar exam although she does not practise it in the kingdom, she is one of His Majesty's legal analysts and counsel in legal matters.
She is mother of four girls: Their Royal Highnesses Princess Temaswati, Princess Tiyandza, Princess Tebukhosi and Princess Mazwezulu.
She is patron of Eswatini Hospice at Home (which was once patron by the Late Diana, Princess of Wales ) and Fundzis’ Umtfwana, an organization that pushes education as a top-priority.
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| Two Queens Emakhosikati LaMotsa and LaNgangaza |
January 08, 2020
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Incwala 2019 recently concluded on January 4th 2020 at Engabezweni Royal Residence, Ezulwini, Hhohho Eswatini with His Majesty King Mswati III during the dispersing of the Ingatja(men regiment) following a successful Incwala festival.
A recap of #Incwala2019— Eswatini Government (@EswatiniGovern1) January 5, 2020
1. The water party is commissioned- Nov. 2019
2. On the return of the water party, the Little Incwala begins as His Majesty leads regiments in the various Royal Residences countrywide while Her Majesty leads the dancing at Ludzidzini- 27 Nov. 2019 pic.twitter.com/2uZOrW4vQm
In his first speech of the year to the Kingdom, His Majesty called for unity and peace amongst all Emaswati especially in the event of diverse opinions and bring the nation to a national dialogue instead of resulting to world.
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| Photo credits: Prince Bandzile/Instagram/Daniel Toro |
He also commended the nations for being known worldwide as one of the most peaceful nations, for maintaining its traditions, loving its culture and involving the youth and younger generations in this times.
Incwala 2019 in November 2019 with the seclusion of Ingwenyama and the beginning of traditional rites. This is the Kingdom's most important and long lasting cultural and traditional events in its calendar. Yearly there is no particular fixed day for it, Incwala begins as soon as a full moon is sighted between the months of November and December.
It emphasises on rain dancing which influences agricultural production "First fruit season" and in previous decades population control which were dominant in the indigenous governance systems within the Southern African region. It also emphasizes on the ritual of the kingship
The king's seclusion is a period of cleansing, renewal and regeneration for which Incwala is also known for. During this time the Bemanti(people of the water) and Belwandle (people of the sea) which are made of national male chiefs from the Ndwandwe clan and male members of the Matsebula and Motsa families who carry vessels to fetch water from the sea, river or ocean in neighbouring regions.
Incwala is divided up into various events with a main one on its third week. We have the little Incwala which takes place at Ludzidzini Royal Residence in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. This is the first event after the sacred water has been brought back to Ludzidzini. According to Wikipedia "The regiments present wear semi-Incwala dress, the graceful cloaks of cattle-tails hang from the shoulders to the waist, flowing tails are tied to the right arms, white feathers and magnificent black plumes shine in their hair, their loin coverings are of leopard skin. The costume resembles war dress, but at the Incwala men may only carry plain sticks (imizaca, umzaca singular) instead of spears and clubs (although these are occasionally concealed behind their shields). The restriction on dangerous weapons is to guard against the possibility that fighting might break out, since excitement runs high. The veterans slowly sing the first of the sacred songs known as the 'hand song." The women come through the upper entrance of the cattle byre to join in the singing and dancing. The wives of the King stand in order of seniority in the front row opposite the regiments. They flaunt new shawls and newly blackened skirts (tidziya plural). Behind them is the Indlovukazi, the Queen Mother with her retainers and the co-wives of the late King. The sacred songs of the Little Incwala are followed by a number of solemn songs known as imigubho, which are rich in historical allusions and moral precepts. Imigubho are also sung at other gatherings at the capital or homesteads of chiefs. The end is marked by the singing of incaba kancofula the national anthem of the Swazi. An interim period follows for about 15 days in different royal residences and imiphakatsi around the country where incwala songs are sung."
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| Incwala 2019 with HRH Inkhosikati LaNgangaza and Mrs. Africa 2019 Lucia Ochan |
After the little Incwala, The big Incwala begins with the collection of Lusekwane(the sacred tree) from the Egundvwini royal kraal near the Bulunga Mountains, Timbondvo, catching of bull, main Incwala Rain dance day and burning of the log.
3. From Ngabezweni Royal Residence, His Majesty commissions Ingatja to fetch the sacred shrub, Lusekwane.- Dec. 2019— Eswatini Government (@EswatiniGovern1) January 5, 2020
4. Ingatja delivers Lusekwane in front of His Majesty at Ludzidzini Royal Residence- 13 Dec. 2019#Incwala2019 pic.twitter.com/uzzU5NRowm
His Majesty leads and commissions the Ingatja, (young male regiment) to collect the sacred element of Incwala, Lusekwane, which is to stay fresh throughout the pilgrimage indicating purity of young males. This is important as only pure male teens and youth can fetch the lusekwane as this is to distinguish the ' impure' from the 'pure'; a distinction that is drawn between men "who have spent their strength in children or have intrigued with married women and youths who, though they have had love affairs, have not made any woman pregnant".
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| Royal sisters TRH Princess Nkhosiyenzile and Princess Nikudumo getting ready |
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| HRH Princess Nkhosiyenzile |
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| Royal sisters: TRH Princess Buhlebetive and Princess Nkhosiyenzile |
The sacred shrubs are used to build a sacred enclosure for the main event of the kingship. The lusekwane is cut, at night in the presence of the moon and brought back in the morning to the royal capital. After the return of the young warriors, they collect imbondvo, the leaves of a shrub that grows near the capital. The sacred enclosure (inhlambelo) is built with the lusekwane and the imbondvo at the bottom.
This day is marked especially by the fighting of the bull called ‘’umdvutjulwa’’. The beast must be caught in the hands of the youths who fetched the sacred tree. Councillors drive it along with the other beasts to make it tractable, through the narrow doorway of the inhlambelo, and all the other animals come out after a few seconds. The 'pure' stand tense, ready to pounce as the umdvutshulwa emerges and pummel it with their strong young hands. To throw the bull with naked hands is a trial of strength and a test of purity. Incwala is for young men what Umhlanga is for young maiden.
You can read more here: Swazi Observer, Swazi Observer 2
January 07, 2020
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A happy belated birthday to Her Imperial Highness Princess Edna Makonnen of the former Imperial House of Ethiopia.
Her Imperial Highness was born on January 5th, to His Imperial Highness Prince Fileppos Tafari Makonnen and H.I.H. Princess Aster Abitow Makonnen. She has two siblings Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Dawit(David) Tafari Makonnen and Prince Isayas (Isaiah) Tafari Makonnen
Through her father's lineage who was the son of Prince Makonnen Haile Selassie, Duke of Harar, she is the great granddaughter of Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen.
Her Imperial Highness graduated with a Bachelor of Science- Public Health from Indiana Univ, Bloomington, Indiana, USA and a Master of Science - Human Resources Management and Science from Indiana Wesleyan University. She currently works for the White House as a senior staff.
In July 2019, she got engaged to Jamal Robinson
Her Imperial Highness was born on January 5th, to His Imperial Highness Prince Fileppos Tafari Makonnen and H.I.H. Princess Aster Abitow Makonnen. She has two siblings Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Dawit(David) Tafari Makonnen and Prince Isayas (Isaiah) Tafari Makonnen
Through her father's lineage who was the son of Prince Makonnen Haile Selassie, Duke of Harar, she is the great granddaughter of Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen.
Her Imperial Highness graduated with a Bachelor of Science- Public Health from Indiana Univ, Bloomington, Indiana, USA and a Master of Science - Human Resources Management and Science from Indiana Wesleyan University. She currently works for the White House as a senior staff.
In July 2019, she got engaged to Jamal Robinson
January 07, 2020
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A happy birthday to Her Imperial Highness Princess Arianna Austin Makonnen of the former Imperial House of Ethiopia.
Her Imperial Highness was born on January 6th to Bobby William Austin and Joy Ford. She is of African-American and Guyanese descent.
She got engaged to His Imperial Highness Prince Yoel Dawit Makonnen, great grandson of the His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, the last Emperor of Ethiopia and current fifth in line to the Solomonic Dynasty in 2014 after meeting him at Pearl Nightclub in 2005. The couple got married on September 9th 2017 in a Ethiopian Orthodox ceremony at Debre Genet Medhanealem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church in Temple Hills, Maryland.
Their Imperial Highnesses are very involved in the arts, educational, cultural experiences of the Africa diaspora and Ethiopian community as they are founders of Old World/New World Productions, a media company that produces documentaries, feature films, and television shows focused on Africa and the African diaspora.
Her Imperial Highness was born on January 6th to Bobby William Austin and Joy Ford. She is of African-American and Guyanese descent.
She got engaged to His Imperial Highness Prince Yoel Dawit Makonnen, great grandson of the His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, the last Emperor of Ethiopia and current fifth in line to the Solomonic Dynasty in 2014 after meeting him at Pearl Nightclub in 2005. The couple got married on September 9th 2017 in a Ethiopian Orthodox ceremony at Debre Genet Medhanealem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church in Temple Hills, Maryland.
Their Imperial Highnesses are very involved in the arts, educational, cultural experiences of the Africa diaspora and Ethiopian community as they are founders of Old World/New World Productions, a media company that produces documentaries, feature films, and television shows focused on Africa and the African diaspora.
January 07, 2020
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