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Zulu for a praise-singer, an official attached to the court of a Chief whose profession it is to record the praise-names, victories and laudable characteristics of the Chief. The praises, known as *** (=  "praise poems") were recited in a high pitched voice and vigorous performance at public occasions. (Referred to in English as [[Praise Poetry]] and Praise Poets. See also Imbongi for the Xhosa tradition) (See Coplan, Opland, Kashula, Larlham, et al.)
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'''See [[Witch doctor]] and [[Sangoma]]'''
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