Girl dies fleeing zvigure in Harare
Monstrous Nyau dancer
A nine-year-old girl in Harare, Zimbabwe reportedly fell to her death while fleeing from Nyau dancers, also known as zvigure or izitandari. The tragic incident was reported by the police via their social media handles on Wednesday.
According to the police statement, the girl died after falling to the ground while running away from the Nyau dancers at a school located along Sinini Drive, Eastview Phase, Mabvuku, Harare on May 15th. The police are currently investigating the incident1.
Nyau dancers are known for their fascinating dances but are also associated with a lot of myths among adults. To young children, they can be perceived as monsters2.
Received message. A nine-year-old girl in Harare, Zimbabwe reportedly fell to her death while fleeing from Nyau dancers, also known as zvigure or izitandari. The tragic incident was reported by the police via their social media handles on Wednesday.
According to the police statement, the girl died after falling to the ground while running away from the Nyau dancers at a school located along Sinini Drive, Eastview Phase 1, Mabvuku, Harare on May 15th. The police are currently investigating the incident. Nyau dancers are known for their fascinating dances but are also associated with a lot of myths among adults.
To young children, they can be perceived as monsters.
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