The granite face of Banje Mountain rises above the treeline in the Chiweshe rural areas. As the burial place of the prophet Baba Micho, also known as VaMutumwa, Banje is a sacred shrine for followers of the Johane Masowe YeChishanu Nyenyedzi Nomwe sect. Shortly after Independence, Sekuru Chigamba began playing mbira at ceremonies held by VaMutumwa to pray for rain.
Photo courtesy Patience Munjeri