142pp., map, illus., paperback, University of KwaZulu-Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, 2026

ISBN: 9781869145859

Biography of narrator and praise singer, Buzetsheni Mdletshe, Inyosi yaseNdlunkulu yeSilo, who worked with King Zwelithini for more than fifty years until the king’s death in 2021.

In telling his story, Mdletshe includes information on indigenous knowledge systems and Zulu history and tradition. His book is dedicated to the people of the mountain of KwaCeza, where three boulders are seen as a sign of the Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. King Dinuzulu prayed on this mountain on 22 June 1888, before going to battle at the mountain of KwaNdunu.

Also available in English.

Nompumelelo Zondi is Vice Dean of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Internationalisation at the University of the Free State. She is the author of Bahlabelelelani – Why Do They Sing? Gender and Power in Contemporary Women’s Songs.

Nelisiwe Zondi is the Director of the African Languages and Literacy Training Institute.

ESICONGWENI SENTABA, ubizo lukaBuzetsheni Mdletshe, iNyosi yeSilo Samabandla, uZwelithini kaBhekuzulu

: Zondi (N.) & (N.) with Mdletshe (B.)

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