COOKING VERBS SCRIPT Bake Ipika Barbecue Ocha inama Beat Kumbawila Blanch Ubula Blanch Ubula Blend Sankanya Boil Ipika Boil down Kamya Braise Ipika inama Broil Kanga Carve Basa Chop Putula Cook Ipika Cream Shinga kilimu Deep-fry Salwisha Dice Putaula Drizzle Sansa Flip Pilibula Fold Peta Fry Salula Garnish Waminisha Grate Fungaula Grill Ocha Julienne Putaula…
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1 – Bemba Wisdom – Mother Carry Me…
by JS •
Mother Carry Me, And I Will Carry You.” “Mayo mpaapa, naine nkakupaapa.” (Bemba) “Imagine a seed, cradled in the earth, patiently absorbing nutrients and energy. It’s not just a speck in the dirt, it’s a promise of life, of growth, of harvest. This is the essence of nurturing. In the heart of Africa, the wise…
“MWABI – CAN YOU SEE US?”
by JS •
A Zambian movie streaming on Netflix. Just released on UK Netflix, “ Mwabi – Can You See Us?”(2022) is a Zambian movie written by Andrew and Lawrence Thompson and directed by Kenny Mumba. It follows the story of a Zambian boy with albinism named Joseph. His challenges start from the moment he is born and…
11 Tips To Accelerate Your Language Learning
by JS •
Today, we’ve got something exciting lined up for you – we’re diving deep into the world of language learning and uncovering some top-notch strategies to help you accelerate your progress. Learning a new language might seem like a daunting task, but fear not – with the right approach, dedication, and a sprinkle of fun, you…
Celestial Rhythms: Fern’s Fractal Symphony
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In forests green, where mysteries reside,Where nature weaves its secrets far and wide,There lies a plant, its elegance untold,A marvel to behold, the fern unfolds. Its fronds unfurl, in patterns all precise,A symphony of beauty, nature’s own device,Leaflets upon leaflets, a delicate array,Infinite iterations, in a graceful display. Oh, fern, you teach us of the…
African Elegance:
by Emily Nyirenda •
Fashion That Pays Tribute to Wax Prints and Precious Materials African fashion has always been a reflection of the continent’s rich cultural heritage, and one of its most recognizable features is the use of wax prints and precious materials. These fabrics and materials have been used for centuries to create stunning garments that pay…
73 Ways to Say Hello – Bemba Lesson 34
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Bemba Lesson 33 – The Head – Umutwe
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ENGLISH BEMBA BEMBA (Singular) (Plural) Head Mutwe Mitwe Hair Mushishi Mishishi Grey hair Lufwi Mfwi Body hair Ipipi Bupipi Bald patch Pala Mapala Forehead Mpumi Mpumi Crease Lukanshi Nkanshi Eye Linso Menso Eyelash Lukopyo Nkopyo Eyelid Cipa ca linso Fipa fya menso Eyebrow Cikumbi Fikumbi Jaw Isaya Masaya Tears Cilamba Filamba Nose Môna Myona Ear…
“GOING TO THE MOUNTAIN”
by John Katebe •
By John Katebe In certain Christian circles, we hear talk about going to the mountain to pray. In fact, in almost every town in Zambia, there are a number of Christians who habitually go to some local mountain for the purpose of prayer and fasting. Going to the mountain, however, has two meanings – one…
The Bemba Heritage Facebook Page
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Ukusefya pa Ng’wena-Bemba Cultural Identity If you want to find out more about some of the Bemba traditions from the past, The Bemba Heritage Facebook Page is a chronicle of traditional culture and wisdom of the Bemba people of Zambia. The following are some of the topics currently covered: BEMBA INITIATION SONGS: THE FIRST DAY…