EGCSE SiSwati · Tinkondlo · 4 min
Tibongo:
Praise poetry
Narrated explanationReady
Tibongo are praise poems that celebrate a person, clan, or king. They use repetition, comparison, and bold imagery passed down by word of mouth.
Tibongo praise through rhythm, repetition, and powerful comparisons.
Key ideas
Kuphindzaphindza
Repetition gives the poem its rhythm and makes it memorable.
Quick check
1. What are tinanatelo?
2. How were tibongo traditionally shared?