Queen Nandi | Mother of the Zulus
This painting is a tribute to Queen Nandi, the powerful mother of Shaka Zulu and a cornerstone of the Zulu nation. She sits proudly on her throne, poised with dignity, while her son—Shaka Zulu himself—stands tall behind her, a living testament to her strength and legacy. The presence of her people surrounds them both, echoing the might and unity of their heritage.
Queen Nandi kaBhebhe was born in Melmoth in 1760 into the Mhlongo people and for that reason it was also agreed that the name on the grave shall be "Princess Nandi Mhlongo, Mother of King Shaka". The Bhebhe and Mhlongo people of eLangeni are one people. (Wikipedia)