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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>About 1 000 loyalists, supporters, sympathisers and dignitaries descended on \u2018Omimbonde Vitano\u2019 like bees on a honeypot to witness the ascendance of Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva to the pinnacle of the Ovambanderu leadership.<\/p>\n

The three-day event took place at Omaueuozonjanda in the Epukiro constituency of the Omaheke region. Omaueuozonjanda was a hive of activity after the gates swung open on Friday. The guests were treated to a buffet of activities in celebration of the main event.<\/p>\n

These included horse riding by Ovambanderu warriors, traditional activities, including ombimbi, ondoro and outjina [songs and rituals], drills by Ovambanderu militias and a beauty pageant.<\/p>\n

The ceremony would reach its climax on Sunday with the confirmation and coronation of Tjozohongo, who became the fourth chief of the Ovambanderu community.<\/p>\n

Tjozohongo is the third eldest son of the late Ovambanderu chief Munjuku II Nguvauva, who died in 2008. He filled the vacuum left by his half-brother, the late Kilus Munjuku III Nguvauva, who succumbed to Covid-19 late last year.<\/p>\n

Those who came before him include Munjuku Nguvauva, leader of the Ovambanderu 1880; Kahimemua Nguvauva; Munjuku II Nguvauva, and his elder half-brother Kilus, who led the community from 2014\u20132021.<\/p>\n

Guests came from all parts of the country, including neighbouring Botswana to bear witness to the occasion. Before the main occasion, Charles Kakomee Ua Tjeja had a poem for the soon-to-be Ovambenderu chief. It was aimed at clearing the path as he takes his people to the \u201cpromised land\u201d.<\/p>\n

This is the condensed translated version, adapted from the popular Omurari FM flagship show, \u2018Keetute\u2019: \u201cMy king, Tjozohongo, I am your disciple. I cannot teach you. I am your servant. The work the Lord has given requires cooperation and collaboration\u201d. When your people are venting, pay attention. Seek knowledge and wisdom from God. Remember the Ten Commandments.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake the throne of your forebears, son of kings. As king, you must be welcoming and receive all with open arms. You can own the entire sky and the stars [have all the opulence], but if you don\u2019t have a following, you are poor. Lead your people, son of Nguvauva. Your work must spread like rays of the sun. Your road will have many obstacles; don\u2019t forget to carry an axe as you embark.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the day, Nguvauva\u2019s uncle, Nguvauva Nguvauva, who lives in Botswana, handed him the instruments of power and authority over the affairs of the community.<\/p>\n

Addressing the crowd, the soft-spoken Nguvauva was overwhelmed, conceding that he did not have much to say, apart from extending gratitude for being entrusted with the mammoth task of leading the community.<\/p>\n

One thing was clear though, \u201cthe day you have all been waiting for has arrived\u201d. From the onset, the new chief posited himself as a man too \u201cinsignificant\u201d to bring together a crowd of that magnitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have brought me to this position. Without all of you, I am nothing. I am not a wealthy person. I don\u2019t have gold and silver. I am your old servant. All grace goes to our God and ancestors for making this event possible through you all,\u201d Nguvauva told the crowd.<\/p>\n

He then appealed for unity among the Ovambanderu community \u2013 even those who are opposed to each other. \u201cFighting amongst ourselves must become a thing of the past\u201d \u2013 a call to which that was met by ululations from the assembly.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur common future is more important than anything. There is enough room for everyone in my father\u2019s house. Let us strive for peace and love. Work side-by-side with all other nations,\u201d he pleaded. Nguvauva then vowed to maintain existing ties the authority has with key partners while also building new ones.<\/p>\n

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