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In African traditional spirituality, specifically within the Nguni (Zulu and Xhosa) and Tsonga/Shangaan traditions, (also spelled uMndau or Ndau ) refers to a specific class of ancestral spirits that originates from the Ndau people of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Nature of the uMndawe Spirit

: While some spirits require a standard initiation ( ukuthwasa ), uMndawe sometimes "initiates itself" through visions and dreams, leading the person toward becoming a Gedla (a divine doctor) rather than a standard Sangoma . idlozi-umndawe

: Practitioners often use specific cloths (amabhayi) or beads that signify the spirit's rank and origin, often including red to represent protection and strength. : Intense heat in the feet or body,

: Intense heat in the feet or body, or feeling "heavy" as if submerged in water. In African traditional spirituality

A person possessed by or "called" by an uMndawe spirit may experience:

: During spiritual manifestations (ukubhula or ukuhlola), the person may speak in a dialect resembling Shangaan or Ndau, even if they do not know the language fluently. Spiritual Requirements and Rituals