Thanks Dr Jaiteh for the link and Bailo, much respect. suntou --- On Mon, 6/7/09, Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: From: Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: The Remnants of the Nyanchos To: [log in to unmask] Date: Monday, 6 July, 2009, 9:13 PM 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? 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