Nandi’s Coming of Age.

The Gorgeous Nandi’s Coming of Age.

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A cultural celebration of a young woman’s coming of age.

Some call this moment a “21st Party” but Nandi’s family, the Mkhizes, are going all out and throwing the best UMEMULO celebration the community of eMalahleni has ever seen.

UMEMULO, known as the “coming of age”, is an important Zulu ritual that celebrates a young girl's journey into womanhood.

The ceremony indicates that the young girl has transitioned from a child into an adult of marriageable age.

The rituals involve slaughtering a cow and the traditional Zulu dance, UKUSINA.  

This special traditional dance involves a spear and includes the guests gifting the young female with money and other blessings.

UMEMULO is a sign to the community that the father recognises his daughter is now an adult and that any prospective husband wanting to ask for her hand in marriage may now approach.

Come check this epic moment on 7 July, 9:30PM #TheBlackDoor