Ibhayi is a traditional attire worn by both genders who are undergoing or who have completed to thwasa. Ukuthwasa is as an intiation activity completed by a person who has a spiritual calling to become a traditional doctor (known as a Sangoma or Inyanga in IsiZulu). This bhayi is my own and it was given it to me by my ancestors through my dreams… I have several more but this one is my favourite and I bought it Downtown in Johannesburg. I am also still undergoing traditional schooling (growing my spirtual gift professionally) with the help of a gobela who is considered the principal of the school. This experience alone does not at all define me but it has certainly become a very beautiful and accepted part of my life.
Reflections and Expressions 
I find this ritual object really interesting, I have been exposed to this object, I have seen it a couple of times however, I have never received knowledge of what it is and what it means. moreover, understanding the significance of the object will allow me to view the object with more understanding of the role it plays in the lives of people who wear it. Another form of material that has afforded me more knowledge and understanding of this object is a reality show called ‘Umdeni’ on the channel ‘Moja love’ on television. I appreciate you sharing this sacred part of your life with us, I believe that it is not easy to share such a sacred part of your life with others.
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