Umemulo


Umemulo is a traditional ceremony that commemorates the coming of age of a Zulu lady. It is a very meaningful ceremony as it marks the transition of a Zulu girl into womanhood, signifying that she is now ready for marriage. It is a  reward from the girl’s parents for "good behavior" or remaining a virgin. The Umemulo ceremony is carried out when a girl hits 21 years and signified by drastic changes as per the Zulu traditions and culture. This is done after Umkhosi Womhlanga. 

The rituals involve slaughtering a cow  and the traditional Zulu dance Ukusina involving a spear and guests gifting the young female with money and there blessings. 

Umemulo is not just a birthday party; it is a process that involves years of planning from the moment a girl hits puberty at around 13 or 14 years of age. Once a girl reaches 21 and having fulfilled her Zulu tradition obligation she can now prepare for her umemulo. 





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  1. Nompumelelo_Pho_scents April 15, 2021 at 6:24 AM

    I'm glad we still practice our cultures in this 21st century

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 6:35 AM

      Yes and it's help us to remember who we are

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  2. Khumbu NgidiApril 15, 2021 at 6:40 AM

    I like umemulo🔥as it signifies that the woman is ready to be a wife.

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  3. Khumbu NgidiApril 15, 2021 at 6:43 AM

    🔥Very good as it indicates that the young girl has transitioned from a child into a adult woman and can get married❤

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 7:02 AM

      Remind us that we are part of the history that define our past

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  4. Khumbu NgidiApril 15, 2021 at 6:45 AM

    I like it it is very important

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  5. Khumbu NgidiApril 15, 2021 at 6:49 AM

    I like umemulo,it brings more money and gifts for the woman.

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  6. Khumbu NgidiApril 15, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    Marvellous,it helps us to not forget our culture💃

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  7. Natasha.blogspot.comApril 15, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    Every girl deserve a MMEMULO as an appreciation from her parents 😑😭this is soo great keep it up this blog i am soo glad to be here I'll learn 1 or 2😊😍

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 7:19 AM

      Yes but she have to maintain her virginity to deserve umemulo

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  8. Zodumo DladlaApril 15, 2021 at 7:15 AM

    UMemulo is the best thing ever😭❤️But people right don’t like doing it they prefer the western culture things(21st celebration). Do you know any place where I can get traditional attires?

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 7:23 AM

      Yes our classmates Nokukhanya Masikane you can get it from her

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  9. Cakebynonjabulo.comApril 15, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    I love our Culture❤, ill like to know if there is a difference between Umemulo and Umhlonyane?.

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM

      the difference between umhlonyane and umemulo. Umhlonyane is generally known as a ceremony held for a girl entering her teen years while Umemulo is a ritual to celebrate a young lady's journey into womanhood

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  10. Nontokozo MncubeApril 15, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    This ceremony is very important 🤞♥️

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  11. FindYouPurposeWithZeeApril 15, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    One of the most significant ceremonies an African Person Can Perform 😊♥️

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  12. Nongcebenhle💖April 15, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    We still practice our traditional performance it such an honour for our girls to perform this ceremony..it shows self respect toward some girls to reach 21 years still a virgin.

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 10:07 AM

      Yes keeping your virginity is good until you have good time

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  13. UnknownApril 15, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    Umemulo I like it when it comes to ukwakhiwa ngemali to those abasuke begida nomakoti akuve eythola imali neympahla

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  14. Hiv&aidsApril 15, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    This is our culture 🥰🤗im proud to say it

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  15. Sthandile mbalieApril 15, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    Umemulo is symbol of appreciation from your parents yooh I love it❤️😇

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 10:54 AM

      Just keep your virginity trust me your parents can do it for you ❤️

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  16. ThabileApril 15, 2021 at 11:38 AM

    Umemulo can never go out fashion, it helps inspire the younger generation about the importance of keeping their virginity till they reach a certain age

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    1. NothileApril 15, 2021 at 11:51 AM

      Yes the celemony indicate that the young girl is transitioned from a child to an udult women.

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  17. NokubongaDlaminiSAApril 15, 2021 at 12:09 PM

    Umemulo is one of the thing that a girl could ever be proud of

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  18. UnknownApril 15, 2021 at 7:19 PM

    A very unique ceremony indeed

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  19. UnknownApril 16, 2021 at 2:55 AM

    Thank you doll for info

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  20. AyandaApril 16, 2021 at 5:22 AM

    I have learnt more about Zulu culture from post thank you

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  21. Khumbu NgidiApril 27, 2021 at 10:09 PM

    Oh wow i like it.umemulo brings izintombi(virgins) and relatives together 🔥🔥

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