Suntou,
You may be interested in the following Mandinka language resources at
gambia.dk. http://resourcepage.gambia.dk/
And keep up the good work.
Malanding
SUNTOU TOURAY wrote:
> Thanks brother Bailo for the comments. Indeed Abdukarim has shown
> himself to be a consistent fellow in the efforts to alert our contry
> men/women. the poem depict the legacy of the kabunka gangsters of the
> past. I analyse the Korings and Nyanchos as looters and gangster
> minded, but they did have some brilliant personalities that can be
> handy today.
>
> And also the poem is dedicate to all who choose hardship over the
> sarcastic conveince of helping the dictator cause havoc and hayhem. i
> respect and salute many in the diaspora who sacrifice and accept
> destine knowing full well, they are a wanted figure in the brutal
> Gambia. Bailo you too is a Nyancho with a different twist, the twist
> is the Nyanchos were polythiest and wine drinkers. And you are not,
> but on the aspect of open challenge to a tyrant, the Nyanchoship surfaced.
>
> The few Mandingo words i use can be understand differently depending
> on the dialects. But since i speak the deeper Gambi Bolong mandingo, i
> will explain them with that as a base:
>
> Kabunka kelus: This is refering to the entire kabuu men. They use to
> vow to attain excellence in bravey or myterdon. the griouts would say,
> this sort of men are extinct. I would say, may be a few are around.
>
> Fan kun fan kun : this means the selfishness that is now unhidden.
> people chosing number one even in dire situation were the majority
> plight should be considered first.
>
> Tipu korto and majah doloh: tipu korto use to be a certain fashion of
> trouser in the old days. the top is tight and the leg end is widen.
> maja doloh is the maize wine. the nyanchos like that trouser i heard
> to bluff.
>
> Kumaa baa foo and Jamun dIma: boostful remarks and seeking praise for
> the big talks.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Sidoyaa anin laban tiinya: early death and improper end of life. here
> i took a swipe at the Nyanchos for prefering to die early instead of
> living up their dreams. i find them curageous but one should stay and
> finish a business instead chosing death. But the other side of their
> chosing death is that, they will never tolerate humilation, death is
> better.
>
> Muu nyo mann nyon-soto: pataint have no equal. when one can be calm on
> the face of adversity, you are a winner.
> Suturo maan nyon soto: to be descrete have its virtues has well. it is
> not good to parade everything about you, leave some issues hidden. an
> air of mystery.
> Nka nko kumo lefo aliyee: a talk in Mandingo
> Taa moo kana ale badalindi: The phinomun that travel has created in
> our society is open for all to see. the sudden change in attitude and
> mannerrism. the adoption of host country culture, the abandoning of
> religious activity. the boostful mentality, the rudeness and drinking
> and rediculing of religion and religious people. the full-blown
> secular mindset and many other issues associated with unexpected
> exposure. Don't let the travel made you abandon faith.
> Kubaa bee laban, kun din: every major things ends up a little thing.
> If you think you are big, wait a while. just becus you have BMW does
> mean, the world end there. stay calm.
> Saya wote baye lah: death is inevitable. sometimes our intelligence
> deceive us.
> Nyancholi tubita: the nyanchos have accept monotheism, ie Islam
> Allah yee tuboli mutale: God has accepted the repentance.
> Thanks Bailo for allowing me to explain some mandingo phrases. God bless
> suntou
>
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 6/7/09, bailo jallow /<[log in to unmask]>/* wrote:
>
>
> From: bailo jallow <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: The Remnants of the Nyanchos
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, 6 July, 2009, 2:08 AM
>
> Suntou,
>
> It is a great poem. You started with the perfect characterisation
> of a typical Nyancho: balanas (Resistant Warriors) who never
> subdue to domination or subjugation. A modern day nyancho cannot
> be greater than Abdoukarim Sanneh, positive action-oriented,
> universal freedom fighter. With your permission, I dedicated this
> poem to him and all the authentic nyanchos who happen to read this
> poem. Certainly, any nyancho who is on the deen shall never
> worship none other than the One true God, only worthy of worship.
> Finally, I would be grateful if you could find the time at your
> convenience to help some among us who are not fluent or versed
> enough in Mandinka to understand or better appreciate those
> aspects of your poem, I have underlined as follows:
>
> Well done and cheers,
>
> Bailo
>
>
>
>
> Kabunka balanas
> Men choosing death over disgrace
> The parody of bravery and willingness
> Where are the remnants of kabunka kewlus
> Are they here or have they demised
> Yet changing lanes in modern society
> Men can be men if kept in-line with good teachings
> Fear of God and respect of fellow man
> Where are the Kabunka balanas
> Today is today, yesterday is gone
> Fan kun fan kun is the order
> Don’t let them catch you, my kabunka friends
> The trow is still here but the spirit is gone
> Stick with truth now and remain in God’s lane
> Tipu korto and majah doloh
> Kumaa baa foo and Jamun dIma
> Sidoyaa anin laban tiinya
> Where are the remnants of the nyanchos?
> Muu nyo mann nyon-soto
> Suturo maan nyon soto
> Nka nko kumo lefo aliyee
> Taa moo kana ale badalindi
> Kubaa bee laban, kun din
> Saya wote baye lah
> Nyancholi tubita
> Allah yee tuboli mutale
> Be on the deen nyanchos
> That is the final verdict.
>
> --- On *Mon, 6/7/09, SUNTOU TOURAY /<[log in to unmask]>/* wrote:
>
>
> From: SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: The Remnants of the Nyanchos
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, 6 July, 2009, 1:01 AM
>
>
> Sunday, 5 July 2009
>
>
> The Remnants Of The Nyanchos
> <http://suntoumana.blogspot.com/2009/07/remnants-of-nyanchos.html>
>
>
> Kabunka balanas
> Men choosing death over disgrace
> The parody of bravery and willingness
> Where are the remnants of kabunka kewlus
> Are they here or have they demised
> Yet changing lanes in modern society
> Men can be men if kept in-line with good teachings
> Fear of God and respect of fellow man
> Where are the Kabunka balanas
> Today is today, yesterday is gone
> Fan kun fan kun is the order
> Don’t let them catch you, my kabunka friends
> The trow is still here but the spirit is gone
> Stick with truth now and remain in God’s lane
> Tipu korto and majah doloh
> Kumaa baa foo and Jamun dIma
> Sidoyaa anin laban tiinya
> Where are the remnants of the nyanchos?
> Muu nyo mann nyon-soto
> Suturo maan nyon soto
> Nka nko kumo lefo aliyee
> Taa moo kana ale badalindi
> Kubaa bee laban, kun din
> Saya wote baye lah
> Nyancholi tubita
> Allah yee tuboli mutale
> Be on the deen nyanchos
> That is the final verdict.
>
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