Masubia
The Masubia , Bekuhane or Basubiya , historically probably Mosubia in own name Veekuhane are a clan of the Lozi in Namibia . They are often mistakenly equated with the Subiya in Zambia .
You belong to the Caprivians who live in the former Zambezi region in the far north-east of the country. The Masubia speak Chiikuhane and are traditionally administered by a king , the Munitenge , since 1996 Kisco Liswani III. , listed. This has its headquarters in Bukalo .
origin
The Masubia originally moved from Central Africa to Southern Africa and initially settled around the Goha Hills in what is now Botswana . Due to local disputes, the Masubia moved to the Caprivi Strip and have been settling there ever since. The Lozi, originally from Zambia , increasingly mixed with the Masubia from the 17th century. In Namibia they are therefore regarded as a Lozi clan.
Culture and religion
The Masubia traditionally lived as hunters and gatherers , but at least since their permanent settlement in the Caprivi, they have mainly turned to fishing . The women are responsible for growing vegetables and fruits. Main course is Mahango ™ pulp (see Mielie Pap ) with fish and sour milk.
The traditional belief of the Masubia is based on the cult of ancestors . The spirit of the deceased establishes the connection to God. Disregard of the ancestors will be punished.
The Masubia are known for their dances, Chiperu and Chizo, and their traditional dress, Musisi .
literature
- Manfred O. Hinz: Customary Law Ascertained: The customary law of the Owambo, Kavango, and Caprivi Communities of Namibia , Namibia Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft , Windhoek 2010, ISBN 978-39416-02-51-9 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ James B. Minahan: Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups around the World, 2nd Edition: Ethnic and National Groups around the World , 2nd Edition, ABC-CLIO, 2016, ISBN 9781610699549 , pp. 248-49.
- ^ Chief Mamili calls for tribal harmony. New Era, October 2, 2018.
- ^ People of Caprivi . Retrieved July 13, 2020.