9 year-old falls and dies while running away from ...

9 year-old falls and dies while running away from nyau

Zambian Factz Zone on Twitter: "Primarily the Nyau perform their masked dances at funerals, memorial services and initiations (for girls: Chinamwali). Each dancer represents a special character relating to the mask or

Zim Now Writer

A nine-year-old girl fell and died while fleeing traditional masquerades, also known as zvigure in an incident that has been described as sad by Police.

The incident occurred in Mabvuku, Harare on May 15, and Police confirmed it on their official Twitter handle.

“The ZRP confirms a sad incident in which a 9-year-old girl died after falling to the ground while running away from masquerades (Zvigure) at a school located along Sinini Drive, Eastview Phase1, Mabvuku, Harare on May 15. Investigations are in progress,’’ read the tweet.

The Nyau or Gule, popularly known in Zimbabwe as Zvigure, are an enigma. Mystic, misunderstood and feared — their secrets have been hidden for centuries behind gory masks, cryptic dances and bizarre costumes.