Category Archives: Tanzania

Sukuma – Nangeme Nke Wane Ulu Anitogilwe

Posted on August 21, 2015 by

Collected by: Don Sybertz,   Scanned by: Cephas Yao Agbemenu        Edited by: Fr. Zakaria Kashinje OSA With special thanks to Rev Joe Healey (African proverbs,Sayings and stories)   Bhagosha bhabhili bhidimile bhusumba bhandya kwibhuja, gete abhake bhise bhatutogilwe? … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – JIGANO JA NG’HWIMI – JITEGILE

Posted on August 21, 2015 by

Collected by: Don Sybertz, Scanned by: Cephas Yao Agbemenu       Edited by: Fr. Zakaria Kashinje OSA With special thanks to Rev Joe Healey (African proverbs,Sayings and stories) Aho kale alaliho munhu umo uyo witangwa Jitegile. Witanagwa giko kunguno alatogilwe … Continue reading →

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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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Ngoreme proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Utamirhe ya mokorho, urhagenda bwirhe.     If you refuse the elder’s advice you will walk the whole day. 

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Shubi proverbs

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation) 1. Otakubuza Lukole wahikile Mubaga.  Don’t ask for Lukole when you have already reached [the village of] Mubaga.  2. Ukuelekeza atakushisha ni vyiza agaruke    It is difficult to be a … Continue reading →

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Maasai – Eneimua enkiteng’ (The origin of cattle)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Collected by: Maika Soit Ore apa tiapa nemeeta apa Ilmaasai nkishu. Ore nabo olong’, neipot Naiteru-kop Maasainta, aa ninye apa oltung’ani oiterie naiteru-kop enkop, nejoki: “Maasinta lai, ayieu niyoki aitobir enkang’ sepuk oleng’. Ore ake peyie indip nikilotu aliki”. Ore … Continue reading →

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Zinza Proverbs

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Omuhuma akenda kwota omulilo; esenya yatizwa onda’zo.      A Tutsi liked to warm himself by the fire; someone else took the bull.  2. Amihwa gaholela nwele.   … Continue reading →

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Kuria Proverbs

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)   1. Hano wangere iyomokoro oregeenda bwiire.    If you refuse the advice of an elder you will walk until sunset.  2. Ng’ora, ng’ora, kirunguri kekuya gokerandi.     Slowly, slowly, … Continue reading →

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Haya proverbs

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Collected by: African proverbs, sayings and stories (visit to see proverb explanation)    1. Endimi elima emparangwa etaha.       Individuals have different talents.                             2. Akalimi Karungi … Continue reading →

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