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Shona Definition
Kana mukuru wenzvimbo akakokwa, navanhu vake vatokokwawo. Samusha haawanzi kufamba ari oga, pose paanokokwa anoenda navanhu vane chitsama.
English Translation
Inviting the head of an area means inviting his followers along with him, since a man of rank rarely travels alone and arrives at any function with a group of his people. The chief's position brings benefit to those under him.
Cultural Context
“Used when an invitation is extended to a chief or kraalhead, whose retinue must be counted on as guests too.”
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This is a variant of
Kukokwa kwasamusha / kukokwa kwavagere nayeInviting the head of a village amounts to inviting everyone who lives under him as well.