Imbongi
XHOSA CEREMONIAL FIGURE
Xhosa praise poet (imbongi); Xhosa praise poet
An imbongi (plural iimbongi), or a Xhosa Praise Poet, is a member of the Xhosa community who performs ceremonial activities at important events. An imbongi is traditionally a male who recites emotive poetry, sings, explains family relationships, re-tells historical events, and comments on current affairs