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
All roads were leading to Ntcheu last saturday November 3rd for double celebration as the Ngonis people from Malawi and surrounding countries came together to celebrate the Umhlangano and royal wedding.
The Umhlangano celebrations began on Friday morning November 1st with HRH Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V taking part in the early festivities with the blessing and slaughtering of the sacrificial calf by his officials. He joined in the festivities which took place throughout the day.
On Saturday all Ngonis met at 8 am at the Ntcheu Church of Central Africa Presbytery (CCAP) congregation, for the royal wedding of HRH Inkhosi ya Makosi Gomani V born Willard Mswati Gomani and his sweetheart South African born Rishaladza Khanyisa Mathebula.
Gomani V is the Ngwenyama of the Maseko Ngonis and one of 5 heirs to the Ngonis throne while the new Inkosikati LaMathebula is from Giyani in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
After exchanging vows, the newly weds joined the festivities dressed in their various traditional outfits at the reception in Nkolimbo Village, adjacent to the monument of the revered late Inkosi ya Makosi Chikuse Gomani I.
Various royals from across south Africans countries were in attendance including TRH Inkhosi Lugedlane II and Inkhosikati LaShongwe of the BakaLugedlane traditional council.
The Umhlangano celebrations began on Friday morning November 1st with HRH Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V taking part in the early festivities with the blessing and slaughtering of the sacrificial calf by his officials. He joined in the festivities which took place throughout the day.
On Saturday all Ngonis met at 8 am at the Ntcheu Church of Central Africa Presbytery (CCAP) congregation, for the royal wedding of HRH Inkhosi ya Makosi Gomani V born Willard Mswati Gomani and his sweetheart South African born Rishaladza Khanyisa Mathebula.
Gomani V is the Ngwenyama of the Maseko Ngonis and one of 5 heirs to the Ngonis throne while the new Inkosikati LaMathebula is from Giyani in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
After exchanging vows, the newly weds joined the festivities dressed in their various traditional outfits at the reception in Nkolimbo Village, adjacent to the monument of the revered late Inkosi ya Makosi Chikuse Gomani I.
Various royals from across south Africans countries were in attendance including TRH Inkhosi Lugedlane II and Inkhosikati LaShongwe of the BakaLugedlane traditional council.
November 07, 2019
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Royal Proposals:
Two official royal proposals were made during this year's dance. First one from His Royal Highness Prince Majahonke at Ludzidzini Royal Residence.
In custom with Eswatini customs and traditions, a man publicly declares his love and interest to a maiden by bowing and placing a shield infront of her as she dances with other maidens.
And that's how His Majesty's second eldest son with HRH Inkhosikati LaMotsa(her first son) did in the presence of his father, grandmother, mothers and the entire kingdom when he publicly proposed to his girlfriend and gospel singer Nothando Hlophe. He became the first of the King's children and son
Nothando who had the red feathers of the Royal Bird also know as Ligwalagwala plugged in her hair just like the princesses was dancing alongside them. The feathers of the Royal Bird are reserves for female members of the royal family.
During her dance, His Royal Highness approached his future bride accompanied by his brothers performing the traditions as well as plucked one feather publicly declaring his love. They then engaged in a short conversation, dance together as the accompanied princes returned to their seats.
Princess Tiyandza's engagement:
On Friday September 13th, it was the future groom's elder sister HRH Princess Tiyandza who was proposed to.
During the Shiselweni Umhlanga ceremony witnessed yet another colourful and historic moment when Luis Leite publicly declared his love for Princess Tiyandza at Mbangweni Royal Residence.
The princess, who is well known as ‘Titi’ to her family and friends, wore a perfect smile when her future groom Luis bravely approached the Arena to perform the customary act as she dance alongside her siblings TRH Prince Lusuku and Princess Temaswati. This was much to the delight of all especially that of her proud father, grandmother and mothers especially her mother HRH Inkhosikati LaNgangaza.
The crowd could not help but ululate and applaud as the Mozambican national did it the traditional way by decorating the Princess with a white feather.
Emazinyane were still dancing with their sister and closely witnessed the special moment which lasted for about a minute, yet it is very symbolic.
According to reports, HRH was dancing to the song titled, Selingshonele Mbangazitha, which translates to my days are gone your Majesty.
This was when the princess was at the centre of the arena dancing beautifully with Emazinyane.
This sparked colour to the ceremony, evident in the way that the spectators went wild with ululations, screams, broad and warm smiles as the princesses continued to dance, while Luis continued to do the kudlalisela.
Accompanied by two of Emajaha Mdabulo and Shiyumsuthu who led him to the arena to officially declare before the nation his love for the princess. Luis was also properly dressed in traditional regalia just like a true Liswati warrior, came from the left of the arena while the princess was doing a solo dance.
The incident was also very well received in the arena and proved to be a major highlight of this year.
At the end of the proposal, Luis later met with His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen Mother who were in all smiles as the congratulated the future groom.
Both couples later privately met with Her Majesty the Queen Mother who celebrations
Two official royal proposals were made during this year's dance. First one from His Royal Highness Prince Majahonke at Ludzidzini Royal Residence.
In custom with Eswatini customs and traditions, a man publicly declares his love and interest to a maiden by bowing and placing a shield infront of her as she dances with other maidens.
And that's how His Majesty's second eldest son with HRH Inkhosikati LaMotsa(her first son) did in the presence of his father, grandmother, mothers and the entire kingdom when he publicly proposed to his girlfriend and gospel singer Nothando Hlophe. He became the first of the King's children and son
Nothando who had the red feathers of the Royal Bird also know as Ligwalagwala plugged in her hair just like the princesses was dancing alongside them. The feathers of the Royal Bird are reserves for female members of the royal family.
During her dance, His Royal Highness approached his future bride accompanied by his brothers performing the traditions as well as plucked one feather publicly declaring his love. They then engaged in a short conversation, dance together as the accompanied princes returned to their seats.
Princess Tiyandza's engagement:
On Friday September 13th, it was the future groom's elder sister HRH Princess Tiyandza who was proposed to.
During the Shiselweni Umhlanga ceremony witnessed yet another colourful and historic moment when Luis Leite publicly declared his love for Princess Tiyandza at Mbangweni Royal Residence.
The princess, who is well known as ‘Titi’ to her family and friends, wore a perfect smile when her future groom Luis bravely approached the Arena to perform the customary act as she dance alongside her siblings TRH Prince Lusuku and Princess Temaswati. This was much to the delight of all especially that of her proud father, grandmother and mothers especially her mother HRH Inkhosikati LaNgangaza.
The crowd could not help but ululate and applaud as the Mozambican national did it the traditional way by decorating the Princess with a white feather.
Emazinyane were still dancing with their sister and closely witnessed the special moment which lasted for about a minute, yet it is very symbolic.
According to reports, HRH was dancing to the song titled, Selingshonele Mbangazitha, which translates to my days are gone your Majesty.
This was when the princess was at the centre of the arena dancing beautifully with Emazinyane.
This sparked colour to the ceremony, evident in the way that the spectators went wild with ululations, screams, broad and warm smiles as the princesses continued to dance, while Luis continued to do the kudlalisela.
Accompanied by two of Emajaha Mdabulo and Shiyumsuthu who led him to the arena to officially declare before the nation his love for the princess. Luis was also properly dressed in traditional regalia just like a true Liswati warrior, came from the left of the arena while the princess was doing a solo dance.
The incident was also very well received in the arena and proved to be a major highlight of this year.
At the end of the proposal, Luis later met with His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen Mother who were in all smiles as the congratulated the future groom.
Both couples later privately met with Her Majesty the Queen Mother who celebrations
September 20, 2019
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Love, Weddings and Spring is up in the air in over Southern African countries
Congratulations are in order to Her Royal Highness Princess Sekhothali Seeiso who will be getting married in a few weeks to a royal king.
Details of the wedding as well as that of the royal groom and how the couple met and fell in love haven't yet been release until the wedding day.
HRH is the daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Masupha and Her Royal Highness the late Princess Mabereng Masupha. She is the oldest of three with younger siblings: TRH Princess Khoptoso and Prince Bereng. She is the cousin to HM King Letsie III and HRH Prince Seeiso
We are wishing the royal couple our sincere congratulations and blessings as the take this new step in their lives
Congratulations are in order to Her Royal Highness Princess Sekhothali Seeiso who will be getting married in a few weeks to a royal king.
Details of the wedding as well as that of the royal groom and how the couple met and fell in love haven't yet been release until the wedding day.
HRH is the daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Masupha and Her Royal Highness the late Princess Mabereng Masupha. She is the oldest of three with younger siblings: TRH Princess Khoptoso and Prince Bereng. She is the cousin to HM King Letsie III and HRH Prince Seeiso
We are wishing the royal couple our sincere congratulations and blessings as the take this new step in their lives
September 20, 2019
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