The Rain Queens of South Africa: Modjadji Dynasty

Throughout the history of Africa, multiple women have held positions of leadership and power. Whether they were queens or chieftainesses, or leaders of movements, women have marked their way in the history and legacy of Africa.
Today we will be looking at the female-only Queenship, the Modjdji Rain Queens of South Africa, who rule the Balobedu Kingdom. We will be looking at the history, practices and modern developments of the Rain Queens of South Africa, from the Modjadji dynasty.
The Rain Queens are a very historical aspect of South African history.
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Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Background & History
02:17 Customs & Traditions
04:50 Reigning Queens
09:10 Modern Developments
12:23 In Media
13:00 Conclusion
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Sources
Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act: www.gov.za/documents/traditio...
www.enca.com/life/rain-queen-...
• Is this the end of Bal...
saspecialist.southafrica.net/...
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Audio Credits
Composer: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)
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[@blackrambo6291]

didnt know the history of the rain queens was so deep and rich thanks for the vid

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thanks so much for watching our video, yes the history of the Rain Queens is quite rich and mysterious, and a very interesting topic to research about. we hope to cover more topics like this.

[@jessicam2282]

Wonderfully put together. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thank you for the great feedback, glad you had enjoyed the video.

[@hermansauerman9791]

I am a big supporter in the philosophy on historic knowledge and traditions. This is part of our African inheritance and ensure culture, character, morals, religion and emotional existence as human beings in our multi-cultural environment. I am a "mixed breed" Afrikaner but sees myself as universal visitor to the modern-day world who support and practice the traditions from all the ancestors before us. Thank you for this informative video. It was very educational. Keep it up.

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thank you for watching the video, glad you had found the video informative.

[@marvinroberts6040]

Interesting video didnt know there were any queens in Africa currently, however the audio is a little bit low other than that very informative.

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thanks for watching the video, glad you found it informative. Apologies for the low audio will continue to improve on that😅😅

[@anthonywest7583]

GREAT COMMENTARY.

[@Nextpage_za]

good content!

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate your comment, will continue to put more content, for everyone to check out and enjoy.😀

[@busisiwemangethe6290]

Siyabonga 🙏🏽❤️

[@jessicahendricks7417]

Anyone know where I can find a copy of the story please?

[@tebogoramaahlo145]

I think the "Sotho, Tswana" reference needs to be double checked. It would make more sense to use the "Bapedi" references. Even geographically speaking the tribe moved in from the north hence the references to Zimbabwe and how the royal house are cousins with the Venda royals. I belong to the Rain Queen's tribe and Mathole Motshega shares a lot about our history.

[@motherlandchronicles]

Hello, thank you for watching the video and providing that insight. Will look at the individual you had referenced, and if you interested you could share some information, if possible.

[@keletsomasiya3026]

Actually we are not even Sotho as per bloodline we are in fact kalanga/khalaka hence "re bakhalaka" , again we have a saying " rehlapa ka lephoto ka meetse re tshaba o paolowa" "those who bath with milk saying water is polluted", you go to Zimbabwe you find all kalanga people using this.. the kalanga group is one of the Bantu groups like Nguni n Sotho. Kalanga compromise of groups such as: Balobedu, Balemba,Bakalanga,Balozwi/Barotse,Batwamambo,Banambya,Balemba,Batembe,Bavhenda,Babirwa,Balembethu,Batswapong,Bashange n many more.. Kalanga group is very huge in particular n that is where the balobedu tribe derives from n not the Sotho although we might have adopted their languages with the causes being intermarriages n colonisation..

[@Kgoki890]

Balobedu are not Bapedi , They became regarded as Bapedi after the migration of Bapedi to seek refuge and the Swati after the war with Mzilikazi . Bapedi hav their own history. Bapedi are from Lekwebepe (between Vaal and Limpopo river) .

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

My mom is Balobedu and my dad is Bapedi but my grandmother on my Dad’s side was Sotho and somehow I don’t even know how I have Khoisan in me also

[@trevormachete6575]

Bruv, your narration makes me fall asleep. But thanks for the vid though

[@diouthsadio8142]

Ya t'il encore des modjiadji parmi nous sans le savoir ?

[@bassie900405]

Re lebogela matsapa agao.

[@motherlandchronicles]

Thank you so much for watching the video and for the kind words.

[@DianaMashai]

Where is our new gueen

[@motherlandchronicles]

Hello, I have just released a new video on the story of the new Rain Queen.