The elephant totem, nzou/zhou/ndlovu has a number of classes (zvidawo). Affectionately known as Mhukahuru, meaning the big animal. The elephant clans are scattered across the country some in the north along the Zambezi valley. These are the Tonga, Tavara, Korekore, Karanga, Ndebele and Remba. The totem represents mighty people who are well built, big in stature and destructive. They are also great hunters mostly the Karangas, Remba and Tonga, whereas the Ndebele produce great fighters. The elephant clan produce people with great skill in arts, sports and academics, exmples being; the Ndlovu brothers in football (Peter, Madinda and Adam), Oliver Mutukudzi in music. They are composed with athleticism and intelligent although they are few in population. Their dialectical classes comprises of Samanyanga, Suwani, Mushavi.
Are you interested in knowing your family history, where your great grandparents came from, what their tribe or race was, what their professions were and much more? Family history seems elusive these days as parents and elders no longer relay this important information to their children and grandchildren. This has also been exacerbated by a surge in urbanisation and gradual decay of the extended family concept. Few families document family history and a sizable number of the young generation do not know beyond their grandfathers.
It is therefore important to record this information in a way that will make it easier and convenient for future and current generations to access . This is the main focus of www.tribes.africa and Zimtribes.com, websites that help Africans to document and preserve their family history for centuries to come. Registered members can easily construct their family trees and send links to relatives and friends. The platforms also provide an opportunity for prolific history writers to showcase their talents and write about history of places, names, great people, country etc.
To construct your family tree, simply follow the steps below:
Open www.tribes.africa and click on register or login if you already have an account- try to complete all or the most important details.
After registering, log in and click on “Family tree” tab and click on the node (box) with your name (the border will turn blue).
Add family members from your parents up to the last known grand father and down to your children using the “Top Left white image” on the node.
Click on “Save” button after adding the family members.
After saving, click on “Details” and you will see suggested relatives who you share surname or totem with.
Go to homepage and search your surname, totem, chief, town or village.
First of all, finding more about your family can be a truly eye-opening experience!
Discover personal history
Your family’s personal history can be simply fascinating! Maybe you’ll find out that your great-grandmother was studying to be a pharmacist or that your grandfather had a number of patented inventions. You can not only learn where your ancestors came from, the languages they spoke and the religion they practiced, but also personal stories, like how your great-grandparents met and fell in love.Family involvement in the community. By researching your family history, you may learn things about your home town that you never knew before. It’s even possible that your ancestors helped found the town where much of your family still resides. To build your family tree refer to this link https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/building-family-tree-made-easy/
Sharing life advice
It’s well known that we can learn from the mistakes made by others before us. Many of our aging loved ones can offer words of wisdom about a variety of topics, which we can share with future generations. Some people also carry surnames/names whose meanings they don’t know, why not define your surname for the benefit of future generations https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/do-you-know-what-your-name-means/
Medical history
Knowing the health issues your ancestors dealt with will allow you to be aware of the risks you have of developing the same problems, and you can talk to your doctor about better preventing them. This is one of the single most important reasons to do family history research.
As you do your family history research, be sure to share what you’ve found with other family members. Learning and sharing the stories, customs, and even how ancestors may have overcome tragedy can help preserve your current family circle, keeping the history alive for generations to come. To see some of your possible relatives who you share common surname or totems with, kindly refer to https://www.blog.zimtribes.com/check-who-you-are-related-to/
Alright, fellow Earthlings of African descent, listen up! The time has come to dive into the glorious, sometimes confusing, but always fascinating labyrinth of your family history. Creating a family tree isn’t just like playing detective in a cosmic game of “Who’s Who?”—it’s a journey back through time, a connection to your roots that’s more riveting than binge-watching a documentary series on ancient civilizations. Why not register on Afrikatribes and start your family tree.
Imagine this: you, armed with nothing but a pen, some paper, and the curiosity of a cat with nine lives. Each branch of your family tree is like a new adventure, a story waiting to be told. You might discover that your great-great-aunt was actually the wife of a chief or king in her village, or that your distant uncle was the local blacksmith who could turn metal into magic or a great hunter or business tycoon.
Now, why should you bother with this, you ask? Well, for starters, it’s a way to build your legacy, much like constructing a spaceship out of bits and bobs from your ancestral past. It’s simple, intuitive, and deeply rewarding, much like finding the one piece of the puzzle that makes the whole picture clear. Plus, connecting with your family’s history can give you a sense of identity that’s more comforting than a bowl of warm soup on a chilly night.
And let’s not forget the practical side—understanding your roots can be like having a manual for the human experience, offering insights into health, culture, and those quirky family traits you always wondered about. It could also be the key to reuniting with relatives you never knew existed, turning every family reunion into a mini-celebration of your very own ‘African tribe’.
So, go on, get started! Platforms like Afrikatribes or Zimtribes make it easier than ever to embark on this quest. You’ll not only be creating a family tree but also weaving a tapestry of stories that will entertain, enlighten, and perhaps make you the life of the next family gathering. After all, who wouldn’t want to hear about the great-grandfather who wrestled a lion or the aunt who could predict the weather with uncanny accuracy?
In the grand scheme of things, knowing your family tree is like having a map of the stars—each point leads you to another, showing you where you’ve come from, and perhaps, where you’re going. So, let’s make history personal, fun, and filled with laughter
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