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Sukuma proverbs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Collected by:  African proverbs sayings and  stories  (visit to read explanations of the proverbs)   1. Magembe abili gatakitaga kwikumya.      The hoes of two people cultivating together in a field sometimes clash (hit) against       each … Continue reading →

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Maasai – OLMURRANI OENKUKUU NAREPISHO (The Moran and the Clinging Creature)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by

Written by: Noonkipa Diana Kasoe Netii apa kulo murran, neiguana nejo pee epuo enjore. Kake etii apa enkukuu nemeisho metalang’a olkeju olang’i. Ore enkarna eina kukuu naa keji Kiraget aa inchere enarepisho. Neiguana ilmurran nejokino pee epuo pooki tenkeju nabo, … Continue reading →

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Borana – Borana Proverbs

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

BORANA PROVERBS 1. Haadha dhabuu mannaa haadha dhabduu wayyaa.     Having a destitute mother is better for one than not having mother at all. 2. Dhalaafi i ijoolleef uletu qoricha.    For women and children, stick is (the right) … Continue reading →

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