EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 5 MIN
Great Zimbabwe's Mambo Chikanda and the 1352 Mbira Peace Accord
from Great Zimbabwe: The Lost African Kingdom of Stone — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1352, after years of conflict between Mambo Chikanda's court and the Mbira resistance led by Dzivaguru, a peace accord was brokered at the Hill Complex of Great Zimbabwe. This episode explores the negotiations, the role of the svikiro mediums and the mhondoro spirits in mediating the treaty, and how the Mbira were granted autonomy in the Dande region. We also examine the cultural impact: the formal recognition of mbira music in royal ceremonies and the rebuilding of the Great Enclosure after the war. Key figures include Mambo Chikanda, Dzivaguru, and the svikiro Nyamuzuwe. The accord reshaped vaShona governance, balancing central authority with regional spiritual power. #GreatZimbabwe #MamboChikanda #MbiraPeaceAccord #Dzivaguru #Dande #Svikiro #Mhondoro #Nyamuzuwe #HillComplex #GreatEnclosure #VaShona #Mbira #1352 #Mediation #AfricanHistory #FexingoHistory #History #SouthernAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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