Zimbabwe’s well-known traditional healer and herbalist Sekuru Banda, real name Kamwelo Banda has added another feather to his hat after being elected president of the African Traditional Leaders Association recently.
The move has not just confirmed Sekuru Banda’s growing influence on the African continent, but also put Zimbabwe as country on the world map.
One of the country’s most travelled and respected traditional healer, participates in more than 20 international healers’ conferences annually, representing Africa, thus giving him an edge over other traditional healers as well as international recognition on traditional medicine and exorcism of evil spirits.
Speaking over the new role, the visibly excited Sekuru Banda’s aide Sam said it was actually an honour for both Sekuru Banda and Zimbabwe that he has been elected the leader of the African Association.
“It is an honour that Sekuru Banda has landed a top post in Africa. He was voted the president of African Traditional Healers Association and will be representing Africa at international conferences on traditional medicines.
“This is on top of his international engagements where he attends at least 20 conferences annually,” said Sam, Sekuru Banda’s aide.
Sam spoke about the growing influence of Sekuru Banda which he said has seen an increase in the number of people (other traditional healers) who frequent his shrine to learn more about traditional African herbs.
“Every month, Sekuru Banda receives more than 20 traditional healers at his shrine here in Zimbabwe where he imparts knowledge on the use of African herbs. Most of his clients are traditional healers from Europe, Asia, Australia and America. Others also come from all over Africa thus keeping Sekuru Banda a busy man,” he added.
Sam further noted that Sekuru Banda is still helping victims of theft, broken marriages, lost love and affection and healing of various ailments that include the dreaded cancer, TB and other non-communicable diseases like hypertension and sugar diabetes.
“His multitudes of clients and patients visit him at different times. Some visit him during the day and the more shy ones who insist on privacy frequent his shrine at night. For one to meet Sekuru Banda, a prior appointment should be made through his assistants.”
