Mvuu means Hippo in Shona. Sit down childrenListen to this little story from Zimbabwe with Gogo Alice.Learn why Rabbit does not get along with Hippo, Elephant, and Lion.Our little story called “Hawundikunde iwe Mvuu” is a fun family-friendly one that you can all listen to and learn Shona language as you do.Shona stories re often… Continue reading Ngano dze ChiShona – Hawundikunde iwe Mvuu
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Mwana wenyu achema akoma – Shona lullaby
Mwana wenyu achema akoma is more popularly known as hwe hu hwe nyarara nhanha.Nhanha means baby, and even if one does not know the lyrics of the song this is a very popular shona lullaby from Zimbabwe. Shona lullabies are not necessarily to be directly interpreted.This poem is as much an observation of life and… Continue reading Mwana wenyu achema akoma – Shona lullaby
Head shoulders knees and toes in Shona
Musoro mapfudzi mabvi minweHead shoulders knees and toesA fun version of one of the classic kids songs you know and love so well!Have fun learning about body parts and singing along to them. But now with a Zimbabwe flair! Baby songs have never been so much fun. So whether preschool or at school the kids… Continue reading Head shoulders knees and toes in Shona