Mapaya, M. G.Zulu, T. G.Phasha, Ramauba Lazarus2025-09-162025-09-162025-09-05Phasha, R.L. 2025. Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study. . .https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2975M.A. (Arts and Social Sciences)Department of Arts and Social SciencesThis comparative study investigates the functions, similarities, and differences between dikoša tša Sepedi and Sione's religious attachments, originating from a typical music genre. The emergence of African Initiated Churches gave refuge to the traditional black African who was discouraged by Western civilisation from worshipping God in his way and understanding. These Churches accommodated Black African traditions, rituals, and culture, making it easier to espouse Christianity and African cultural systems, hence their overwhelming growth in the last century. This study compares dikoša tša Sepedi with those of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) (star and dove). St Engenas’ acceptance of many cultural activities of the Bapedi of GaSekhukhune, including dikoša, led to the rapid growth of his church following his acceptance as a “man of God” rather than an enemy, as was the case with other missionaries. This study will show the similarities and differences regarding the functions and performance of dikoša tša Sepedi and dikoša tša Sione. Although various research methods were considered, the study employed a qualitative, ethnographic research approach. Through the analysis of music performances in both spaces, it is envisaged that this research will contribute to a better understanding of the symbiotic relationship between black African religions and culture. By doing so, the present Christian mindset that God hears only those who worship in Western ways will be dispelled. It will also show that God has long had messengers through whom prayers are transmitted, as typified in black African cultural practices regarding access to KgoŠi, through bakgoma (councillors)1 online resource ()enUniversity of VendaDikosaUCTDFolk songsZion Christian ChurchBapedi of Ga-SekhukhuneAfrican Initiated ChurchesDissertationPhasha RL. Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study. []. , 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from:Phasha, R. L. (2025). <i>Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study</i>. (). . Retrieved fromPhasha, Ramauba Lazarus. <i>"Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study."</i> ., , 2025.TY - Dissertation AU - Phasha, Ramauba Lazarus DA - 2025-09-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Dikosa KW - Folk songs KW - Zion Christian Church KW - Bapedi of Ga-Sekhukhune KW - African Initiated Churches LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2025 T1 - Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study TI - Dikosa tsa Sepedi versus Dikosa tsa Zion Christian Church: A Comparative Study UR - ER -