Behind The Scenes Preparation For Zakithi Bhengu Of Imbewu ‘The Seed’ Umemulo Ceremony
Some of the female cast of the etv soapie, Imbewu, in preparation mode for the event.

Some of the female cast of the etv soapie, Imbewu, in preparation mode for the event.

Girl in Zulu patterned skirt with brown beaded apron. Boys in umblaselelo waist coats and trousers, with head bands and leather shield.


Zulu girl in beaded bra with Tassels, beaded apron and black patterned skirt, for her coming of age ceremony; umemulo.

Nokuthula Mabika, known for her role as Thobile, in the TV drama series, Uzalo, celebrated her Umemulo (coming of age ceremony) at Ndumo in KwaZulu-Natal, over the weekend. She was surrounded by close family and friends.

Umemulo Celebrant in white patterned skirt and her maidens in full body colourful beads with yellow patterned skirts.

Zulu maiden in yellow patterned skirt with her dad and squad.

Blue beaded Umemulo head band, beaded waist belt and apron, beaded bangles, and leg and ankle beads.