Discover how 'Mgidi Moms' brings isiXhosa traditions to the forefront, showcasing the emotional journey of mothers preparing for their sons' return from the sacred 'ulwaluko' initiation ceremony ...

December is one of the best months for the Xhosa nation because they get to host umgidi (traditional ceremonies) where families and the community get together. Broadcaster Melanie “Mel” Bala and her ...

Moshe Ndiki hosts new reality series Mgidi Moms highlighting mothers’ unseen role in Xhosa initiation ceremonies. The show shifted his perspective on his own single mother’s emotional journey during ...

It’s all systems go for the homecoming umgidi ceremony of fluent Xhosa-speaking teenager Chad Baling, 18, after he successfully underwent the ancient Xhosa ulwaluko initiation rite to manhood. Baling, ...