Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana, more widely known as Mbuya (grandmother in Shona) Nehanda, was hanged in 1898 for leading an anti-colonial rebellion. She was an influential spirit medium who rallied people to fight against the seizure of their land by colonialists. Mr Mnangagwa presided over the unveiling of the statue, more than three meters high, at a major intersection in Harare, close to the place where Nehanda was hanged. Expand Close Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana opposed colonial rule (Tsvangirayi Mukwhazi/AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana opposed colonial rule (Tsvangirayi Mukwhazi/AP)The statue of Nehanda “is a declaration that we stand proud of our history and identity”, said Mr Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe, like some other African countries, has been trying to get European museums to return skulls and other items shipped there as part of war trophies during colonialism.

Source: Irish Independent May 25, 2021 19:46 UTC