http://kanjamadi.com/manden/kurukanfuwa18.htm (CULLED
FROM GAMBIA.DK)
The founding kings of the Mali
or Manden empire. The drama exhibit the manner oral and written traditions
depict how the kings came to answer the call for a united Manden people
against foreign aggression. In those days, like many societies, only military
leaders become kings because one has to prove his worth in battle to be
trusted to lead.
It was the Kamara clan king who first entered the Kurukan
Fuga. Here the list I wrote from the beard or oral singer in the video link
above. They speak the richer form of Mandingo prevalent in Liberia, Ivory
Coast, Guinea, Mali, Bukina Faso, Siera Leon. The Gambia Mandingo is very
diluted:
The clans that constitute the initial founders of the Manden
empire. The way the respective kings united to select Sunjatta in leading the
charge against the Susu king and other minor kingdoms. The first twelve kings
to come to the kurukan fuga yaa are?
Naman Jawara (he is a
sarahuleh/marakah)
Sarekoma Konateh
Siriman Touray
Kamajan
Kamara
Farawalin Kone
Turamakan Trawally (the general who founded the
Kabuu empire, Tiraman head most of expantionist charge)
Fakoli
Koroma
Makan Tunbe Kata
Siramanban Koita (kuu bee muu ita
leti)
Samadi Bobo
Sunjatta keiter
The Ceesay
clan
The website is very rich and the
acting is top class. Exaggerating one's worth was the biggest defense
mechanism. Words means a lot then, thus the show boating by the
actors.
http://kanjamadi.com/manden/kurukanfuwa22.htm
--
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the
creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and
colours. Verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge."
Qu'ran
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