Tag Archives: folklore

Sukuma – MUNHU UYOAGAGULA BHASKELI (The new bicycle)

Posted on August 15, 2020 by

Collected by: Don Sybertz, with special thanks to Rev Joe Healey  (African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories). For English translation see Sukuma Legacy     Olihoi munhu umo uyoagasumba lugendo lo gujugula bhasikeli ng’widuka lya Nyanga. Aho oshiga ukunuko agagula Bhasikeli. … Continue reading →

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Nuer – Gatguup (A man-beast called Gatguub)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek                                                                      … Continue reading →

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Sukuma – NTEMI NG’HWAYA (King NG’HWAYA)

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

Collected by: Don Sybertz, with special thanks to Rev Joe Healey  (African Proverbs, Sayings and Stories) For English translation see Sukuma Legacy     Olihoi Ntemi uyo agabhinha bhanhu bhakwe mitihani kugiki gubhapandika abho bhalinikujo (masala). Imitihani yiniyo yaliibhalolile abhang’wi noi bha … Continue reading →

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Nuer – Duäny kɛnɛ cɔr (The lame and the blind)

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek       with special thanks to Fr Christian Carlassare and pastoral team of Holy Trinity Parish (Old Fangak)  (for English translation see their great book: Nuer Folktales, Proverbs and Riddles) Duäny kɛnɛ cɔr cakɛ ba̠ny rɛy dhɔar kɛn … Continue reading →

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Nuer – Nyaluak kɛnɛ guec (Nyaluak and the giraffe)

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek                                                                      … Continue reading →

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Hema Proverbs

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit to read proverbs explanation)     Ente etabani etwarra omwana gwayo haihi n’omuhanda A stupid cow leads her calf near the road

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Nuer – Dhɔl kɔa̠kni (The boy of the cracks)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek          With special thanks to Fr Christian Carlassare and pastoral team of Holy Trinity Parish (Old Fangak)  (for English translation see their great book: Nuer Folktales, Proverbs and Riddles) Mëëdan tɛ kɛ dhɔl mi te̠e̠ cieŋdiɛn … Continue reading →

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Nuer -Gaat Tutdɛɛl göörkɛ cak The sons of Tutdel look for milk

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek                                                                      … Continue reading →

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Nyanga Proverbs

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

Collected by:  African proverbs,Sayings and stories (visit website to read proverbs explanation)   Emuana uritanga, encano,w’arisa mu yakusianga mo’i kimua A child eats at his/her  parents, even if he/she has poured out the flour

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Nuer – Guɔ̠r (The Elephant)

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Collected and written by  Michael Thilyang Gatkek                                                                      … Continue reading →

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