Category Archives: African stories

Konso – HARREETA KA KAALA (The donkey and the camel)

Posted on July 23, 2015 by

Written by: Dinote Kusia Shenkere          Edited by Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo         Xattaa kiini ka pinaanaa ka ayee kalan. Pinaanaasini oppaayye kaala akataa kutti. Oo kayti takkaayye, waaqa iqeeday ka pinaanaasini piisa’e daassata qootiya paayyay. Hakaa isha … Continue reading →

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Konso – DALASHOKERA

Posted on July 23, 2015 by

Written by: Dinote Kusia  Shenkere                Edited by: Dr. Ongaye Oda Orkaydo          Ahta takka innaa hitte ikka karittuppaayye chan. Kuyaata takkaayye, innaasene karitta ahtase karaa desaa ullupni ka kiine, “Aayye indalada!” Ahatasikka kiite’e innaayyo midaan xarinney atta’ … Continue reading →

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Acholi -Carama, tere obedo abuni (A divorcee’s buttocks are dangerous slopes)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

Acholi song,  collected by: Dr. J.P. Odoch Pido Tin angiyo ada Aneno carama Ce mine gengo ngeye Owekowi carama Odoko tek lang Labangcata Ka odok cen Ce wone cwako Carama bene Odok lagero Labangcata ni Ka odok cen Ce one … Continue reading →

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Luo proverbs

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Agulu kidiedi maonge tach.                                                   … Continue reading →

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Ganda proverbs

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Abayita ababiri bajjukanya (=bejjukanya).     Those who walk together warn each other. (Unity is strength)  2. Ssentamu nkadde, togiteresa munno.     You would not entrust an old cooking pot … Continue reading →

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Tuareg proverbs

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Ta n-ameri salah, ta n-amiksan sadsa.      The (word) of a friend makes you cry; the (word) of an enemy makes you laugh. 

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Maasai Proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1.  Ainyoo pee iton enaa enkitok nayamishe?      Why do you behave like a woman whose son has just gotten married? 

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Fipa Proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Ichifulala ukasi chitisi kulemesha inzuusi.     One who bathes willingly with cold water doesn’t feel the cold.

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Ga Proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation) 1. Faa yalo dzwaa gbe.   The one who fetches the water is the one who is likely to break the pot.   

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Fulani Proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Munyal deefan hayre.                        Patience can cook a stone. 

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