Annabelle Bond : First Honory Princess Nomoya of the Royal Council of InGxotha
Lady Annabelle Bond is made even more beautiful by Zulu tribal beadwork
In the heavily patriarchal society of his time, women were not acknowledged by King Shaka Zulu, the legendary African monarch and warrior, as worthy of entering the Royal Council of InGxotha. But then, Shaka Zulu never met Annabelle Bond.
Lady Annabelle Bond and a Zulu warrior brandish spears and shields
In fact, Annabelle Bond (OBE) displays courage and endurance that are worthy of Shaka himself. She has climbed the world’s highest peaks and chosen adventure over privilege; dedication over comfort. Annabelle Bond is a one-of-a-kind woman.
Lady Annabelle Bond is part of the impi (band of Zulu warriors)
Almost 70 years ago, Annabelle Bond’s grandmother, Christine, trekked through the high altitudes of Nepal. She was one of the first western women to do so, and in her footsteps, Annabelle Bond has become the ‘World's Fastest Woman to Complete the Seven Summits’.
Lady Annabelle Bond masters the art of the African drum
Annabelle Bond (OBE) had the priviledged opportunity to enjoy the experience of the 'Vula Zulu' show staged on Thanda Private Game Reserve and to have authentic portraits done with members of the dance teams, photographed by David Dodds.
Lady Annabelle Bond poses with members of the Vula Zulu dance team
On Wednesday 22 November 2006, at Villa iZulu in the Thanda Private Game Reserve of Natal, South Africa, His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuZulu recognised the journeys of greatness and contributions of the spirit made by Annabelle Bond (OBE), by formalising her appointment as First Honorary Princess Nomoya of the Sacred Council of Ingxotha.
The plaque appointing Lady Annabelle Bond as First Honorary Princess Nomoya
Princess Nandi watches as His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu adorns Lady Annabelle Bond with the IngXotha Council Award necklace
First Honorary Princess Nomoya and His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu
