Attraction performed this breathtaking, imaginative Shadow Act on Britain’s Got Talent. They got a well-deserved standing ovation. ________
Story Telling Shadows
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Bana Bandi (My Children)
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ZAMBIAN MUSIC LYRICS Song Title: Bana Bandi (My Children) Artist: Ackim Simukonda LYRICS: That’s the way it is That’s the way it is (That’s the way it is) Hmmm all the time Bana bandi eh, sunganeni (My children, look after each other) Bana bandi, eh, temwaneni (My children, love each other) Bana…
Bemba Lesson 18 – Around the House
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For clarity, we have left a gap between the pronoun and the verb. In practice, this is written without a gap, e.g. “Nde ipika” should be written as “Ndeipika,” Here is a list of the verbs that have been covered in this lesson: Clean, Cook Dance Eat Read Shower, Sleep Walk, Watch TV Cleaning I…
“Pa Nsaka” – Bemba Proverbs & Sayings – 1
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A book by Joseph Mwila Bwembya Joseph Mwila Bwembya has shared some Bemba sayings and proverbs here on KitweOnline. He has compiled even more Bemba wisdom into Part 1 of “Pa Nsaka” – Bemba Proverbs and Sayings“, published on Lulu.com. To buy your printed copy, click on the image below. PA NSAKA is a compilation…
Passion of a Dream
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A book by Thomson Ng’ambi “Ambassador’s Daughter” was Thomson Ng’ambi’s winning entry for the KitweOnline Writing Competition in 2011. (You can read his winning entry story here). Now, Thomson has published his first book: Passion of a Dream on Lulu.com. The Republic of Mutendere, an imaginary African country, has a population of 25 million. The…
22 Driving Tips to Save Fuel
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The cost of petrol and diesel keeps going up every year. This affects you whether you drive a personal car or a company car. If you save a bit of money on fuel each time you drive, it will build up to be a significant amount over time. If you run a business, this can…
Bemba Lesson 17 – At The Hotel
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I want … = Ndefwaya We want … = Tulefwaya I made a reservation for a room = Nalilembesha “room” OR Nalilembesho muputule Are there rooms available? = Namukwate ncende? I want to stay 4 nights = Ndefwayo kulale nshiku shine OR Ndefwayo kulale nshiku “four” I’d like a room for 2 people, please =…
Bemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
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Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you = Natotela (Mukwai) You are welcome = Cilifye (Mukwai) Pardon? (I beg your pardon) = Amuti (shani)? I don’t understand = Nshumfwile Can you say that again, please? = Mwati shani (mukwai) Please speak slowly =…
Bemba Lesson 15.4 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Drink
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In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba) the same words are used to refer to a man and to a woman (He / She). In the following examples, remember that the plural form (pl.) is used to address…
Bemba Lesson 16.1 – Street Language – Ama …
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Chisokone Street – kitweonline One of our readers, Yzo Leon from the Philippines, suggested that it would be interesting to cover Bemba “street” language in our lessons. Yzo suggested that learning the usual expressions used in informal conversation would be a way of learning more about culture. We totally agree. We will…
