Aah! Gaba, Thithiba, Nozinga...

Click here to listen to Masixole Nkumbesi (in picture) talking about the Gaba clan and its significance to him.

To Get Your Portrait Done...

You can contact Amkelwa for more information amkelwa@voxpopafrica.com .

Our philosophy behind these images are to make them represent you in the best possible way; to symbolise the meaning of ancestors and clan name. Together with you we can find the best location and concept for the photo shoot to ensure that you will be happy with it.

When you commission a portrait, we discuss which aspects of you and your heritage, you would like to see translated into your portrait, in what context you would like the picture to be taken, and then arrange a photo shoot.

After the photo shoot, we shortlist different options for you to choose the final image. On that image we add graphics of your clan names. The portrait is then professionally printed on canvas on a size that you like, and mounted with wood and protected with removable wrapping before you receive it.

Aah! Madiba, Sopitsho, Ngqolomsila...

Clan names are a proud tradition that should survive the times from generation to another. Printed on a poster size (A1) and mounted with a strong wood they look rather grand.



For more information about these Clan name portraits and how you can get one for yourself, you can email us to info@voxpopafrica.com


Portraits come packaged in a protective wrap as seen in this image.


Subject of the portrait admiring himself on a bigger size than ever.

Photo shoot with Gaba

Masixole getting ready for the photo shoot by the river

While shooting a portrait for Masixole Nkumbesi we talked about the signifigance of the Clan names for him and their relevance in today's world.

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Masixole talks about his family and and the Gaba clan

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Masixole talking about values, youth and the concept of iziduko - the clan names.

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