1. At a gathering in the village, there is always a group of obscure old chaps. They would have traveled from somewhere very far. You don’t know them well but you’re told they are very important people. Apparently, nothing can happen if they aren’t there. They don’t talk much
2. You don’t know them well but they know all of you very well. You have to assign someone to look after them. When he asks if they want beer, they pretend to be indifferent. But one of them, usually the youngest, says “Ngahuuye hahwo”. As if they don’t want it!
3. If you offend these old chaps, you will pay a heavy penalty! Madzisekuru especially from the matriarch’s side. But there’s usually a benevolent aunt (Tete or Mbuya) or a young Sekuru of your Generation who pacifies them. Our culture has its unique elements! I love it though!
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