Tag: art

• FLORENCE “MAM FLO” MKHIZE: THE LIONESS OF MBUMBULU

  Aug 9

  On National Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of Florence Mam Flo Mkhize, a lesser-known heroine in the anti-apartheid struggle. Born in 1932, her political awakening began at sixteen, leading… more ›

• Blood Once, Briefs Now: The Zulu Throne After the Courts Fall Silent

  Feb 21

  The Constitutional Court’s refusal to allow Prince Simakade kaZwelithini to appeal marks a definitive end to the legal challenge against King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s reign. What originated as a family dispute… more ›

• Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year: Why It Has Become a Cultural Phenomenon

  Nov 10

  The announcement of Ukhozi FM’s Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka on New Year’s Eve is a significant cultural event in South Africa, transcending various demographics. Originating in the 1980s, it has grown… more ›

• Imikhosi Yesizwe SamaZulu: Living Heritage in a Changing World

  Sep 15

  The Zulu ceremonies, imikhosi yesizwe, serve as vital connections to culture and history, embodying unity, empowerment, and respect for traditions. Key events include Umkhosi weLembe, honoring King Shaka’s legacy; Umkhosi… more ›

• The Zulu Parade Controversy: Cultural Resistance or Harmful Appropriation?

  Apr 17

  The Zulu parade in New Orleans, originating in 1909 as a form of Black American resistance, reflects a complex interplay between cultural representation and appropriation. Initially a satirical response to… more ›