Tenkamenin Boateng
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From Bu Me Bɛ
Bayerɛpa nyɛ noa-na. A good yam is not hard to cook. (With good material you can do a good job).
Next time I underwrite a business deal I’ll ask myself, “Wei yɛ bayerɛpa anaa?” or “Is this a good yam?”
If you have to go deep into your imagination to convince yourself it’s good, ɛyɛ bayerɛbɔne (bad yam)
A good yam isn’t hard to cook.
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From Bu Me Bɛ
Wodi oburoni adeɛ a, wɔko apremo ano
If you accept a gift from a white man, you always fight with cannons.
(If you allow yourself to be influenced by gifts and power, you are always under obligation to follow the powerful).
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This is true
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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points
@songsore, wei ara na na yɛreka ho asɛm o.
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Hmmm…..
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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points
Wohwɛ wie a, kyerɛ w’adwene, wae?
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Concept of Blackness in Songhay
https://www.abibitumi.com/community/postid/145013/
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The Meaning of Black in the Songhay Language
Songhoy Language Course Online A Research Demonstration Case Study Instructor Professor Hassimi Maiga, Ph.D. University of Mali Research Design Dr. J...
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“From these examples in the Sožay language, we can observe and conclude that black (bibi) symbolizes the:
a) beauty and totality (i.e., the fullest expression of the sun);
b) purity and reliability (i.e., fresh, clear water);
c) fertility and productivity (i.e., the richest soil; and
d) quality and durability (i.e., lasting color).
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“In the Songhoy language the concept of “black” (bibi) or “blackness” (borobibi or kuurubibi) identifies the color and refers to people of African descent as well. This concept is never used to designate anything negative. In fact, bibi and its extended meanings represent positive valuations in the Songhoy—Senni language.”
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Nana Kambon posted this folktale in the thread.
THE HYENA’S TALE
Once upon a time, Hyena went to see the village shoemaker to ask him to
make a leather box for her gris-gris (amulet).
However, Hyena was very concerned about what color the shoemaker would use to finish the job. So she asked the shoemaker:
“Which color do you think I need,… Read more
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