The Rozvi Empire (1684–1834) was established on the Zimbabwean Plateau by Changamire Dombo.
In 1693, Portuguese militia tried to take control of the gold trade in the interior of Africa by invading the Rozvi empire. The Rozwi were able to successfully defeat these attacks and maintain their control of the gold mines until their empire collapsed. The Rozvi were led by Changamire Dombo, whose power was based in Butua in the southwest of Africa. The Rozwi were formed from several Shona states that dominated the plateau of present-day Zimbabwe at the time. They drove the Portuguese off the central plateau, and the Europeans retained only a nominal presence at one of the fairs in the eastern highlands.
Changamire brought the whole of present-day Zimbabwe under his control, forming a polity that became known as the Rozwi Empire. This fierce tribe of warriors was to be known as the Rozvi or baLozwi people. They established their capital at Danamombe, also known as Dhlo-Dhlo (the Ndebele name).
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I'm of service
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Chorus:
Today's all about me, all about how I'm feeling
Today's all about me learning how, how to receive
How to receive,
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Chorus:
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Today's all about me learning how, how to receive
How to receive,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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Chorus:
Today's all about me, all about how I'm feeling
Today's all about me learning how, how to receive
How to receive,
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