Isibongo

Isibongo

In Zulu culture, "isibongo" is a clan name or "praise name". The term is derived from the verb "-bonga" meaning "to praise", "to thank", "to worship" or "to call by a clan name". The plural form "izibongo" (praises) refers to praise poetry, a typical Zulu art form where the fame of a person is extolled.

References

*cite paper
first =Norma
last = Masuku
title = Perceived oppression of women in Zulu folklore: a feminist critique
publisher =University of South Africa
date= November 2005
url =http://etd.unisa.ac.za/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-07312006-112615/unrestricted/thesis.pdf
p. 14

ee also

*Isiduko


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