Tag Archives: folklore

Burji proverbs

Posted on March 1, 2017 by

Collected by: African Proverbs, Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanations) Yessera itta kkalli iharali.                                                  … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – Shisoji Ja Buyegi

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Collected by: Don Sybertz,   With special thanks to Rev Joe Healey (African proverbs,Sayings and stories)                                  Open this story (Shisoji Ja Buyegi) As PDF     … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – Ng’osha Ya Welelo Iliyiyene (Wiyene) (the male of the universe is alone)

Posted on February 14, 2017 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)   Mhayo gwenuyo gugakumuchiwa (gukakumuchiwa) na bhagalu aho sabho bhuhemba, Gumha, wacha. … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – JIGANO JA NGOSHA NFULA

Posted on January 30, 2017 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) Kale ya kale waliho ngosha umo. Ngosha ng’wenuyo wali na kaya nhale gete … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – JIGANO SHA SHILOTI

Posted on January 24, 2017 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)   Waliho munhu umo akenhelwa shiloti uwilwa giki, “Yiyi ng’ombe yizaga niyo yiyaho … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – JIGANO JA NGOKO NA NG’HUNGULUME

Posted on January 20, 2017 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)   Ikale gete muna ngoko na muna ng’hungulume bhali bhati bhana noni bha … Continue reading →

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Rundi – Agahanga kavuga (The talking head)

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

Told by: MINANI Gaspard (Gishiha Pri school)       Collected by: Tevel-Burundi  Umugabo umwe yariko aratembera, ntibitevye abona agahanga iruhande y’inzira arakabaza ati: “Ni nde canke ni iki cakwishe?” Ka gahanga karishura kati: “Nta nakimwe muri ivyo vyompi, nishwe n’urw’abagabo ariko … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – NAMHALA NA BHANA BHADATU

Posted on December 24, 2016 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)   Waliho namhala walina bhana bhadatu bhagosha bhike. Lushiku lumo abhayanda bhuja gwipolu, unyanda … Continue reading →

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Rundi – Sarufyisi na Sarukwavu (The hyena and the hare)

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

Told By NITEREKA Triphine (Gishiha Pri school)     Collected by: Tevel-Burundi    Cari igihe c’Inzara mu gihugu. Umusi umwe, agakwavu ko mwishamba n’Imfyisi biraganira, Agakwavu gati : “Urazi uri umugenzi kuva kera  ubu naho turi mu nzara, none rero reka tuje kurondera ico … Continue reading →

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Rundi – Bahe biyake (The man with the bad intention)

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

Told by:By NSHIMIRIMANA Jonas (Kibira Pri school)   Collected by: Tevel-Burundi  Habaye umugabo yari ku rugendo ageze kumpinga y’umusozi ahasanga agasiga karagiye ubusho bw’inka. Ka gasiga kabonye uwo mugabo kamubaza gati: “Mbega wa mugabo uja he?” Nawe ati: “Nshengeye i bwami.” Ka … Continue reading →

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