Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Kings Demand Recognition | Zimbabwe News

Zimbabwe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 10, 2026 · 1m

Actor Zenzo Nyathi is sparking national debate by pushing for September 5 to be declared King Mzilikazi Day, following President Mnangagwa’s move to honor his own birthday as Munhumutapa Day. While Nyathi playfully questioned the need for another holiday, his call reflects a deeper demand: Zimbabwe should officially recognize more of its pre-colonial heritage. Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele Kingdom and former Zulu commander, deserves his own day — especially as cultural events already celebrate him on September 9. Critics argue that honoring only one kingdom ignores other powerful entities…