In Loving Memory of our Mother of Love, Nothando Zulu

Nothando Zulu was a small yet mighty woman, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a Master storyteller, and a Black queen. She was the answer to the question posed by her very young great-grandchild, embodying love and strength in every sense. Nothando was the loving wife of Vusumuzi Zulu and the birth mother of Makeda Zulu and Keke Zulu. She transitioned to the realm of the ancestors on September 11, 2023.

This Earth was blessed to hold the special light called Nothando Zulu for 78 years. She was a gift from the Creator, unlike any other. Words cannot fully capture her impact on her family and community, as her service encompassed youth development, arts, environmental education, recovery, and faith. She helped create community gardens, imparting the lessons of her upbringing on her father’s farm to others.

Nothando’s ascent to the realm of our Ancestors leaves a profound void in our hearts. Her motherly love changed all who knew her for the better, and we thank the Creator for allowing us to experience His love through her. As she joins the esteemed Master Storytellers who came before her in the village of the ancestors, we believe she will continue to share her incredible stories with the Creator Himself.

We, the living, pledge to ensure that her stories live on, passed down to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Farewell to the Black Queen Mother of Love, Nothando Zulu, as she takes her place among the ancestors.

In the depths of night’s embrace, she reigns above, The Black Mother of Love, a celestial dove. Her presence, a tapestry of stars in the sky, Guiding hearts with compassion, never asking why.

Her skin, as rich as midnight, a canvas so divine, In her loving arms, all sorrows intertwine. A tender touch, a soothing word, she imparts, Healing wounds, mending souls, with love that never departs.

Nothando Zulu, the legacy of your love will forever shine bright in our hearts.