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  2. Oríkì - Wikipedia

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    Because of the variety of performance modes, oríkì defies classification as music or poetry, and it has been studied from both perspectives. Historically, oríkì was delivered by a specialist in a particular vocal style. [4] For example, ìjálá is acoustically open and intense, while ewì is spoken in a high-falsetto, wailing voice quality ...

  3. Sesotho poetry - Wikipedia

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    There is a strong link between Sotho music and Sotho poetry. A Sesotho praise poet characteristically uses assonance and alliteration. Eloquence or ‘bokheleke’ is highly valued in the sotho culture and people who possess this skill are respected. The praise poetry (dithoko) is not a musical form but, it is incorporated in most Sesotho songs ...

  4. Lovemore N'dou - Wikipedia

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    The bout was a much different one from their first encounter, with Malignaggi taking the lead a lot more and Ndou playing the role of counter-puncher. CompuBox Punchstats showed that Ndou landed 23% of his punches, while Malignaggi connected with 17%. In the end the Malignaggi again won the bout, this time by a close split decision.

  5. Yamyam - Wikipedia

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    Many people believe Yamyam was a long ago deceased poet at the time of Hooyaaleey style Somali poetry during the mid eighteenth century at time of Raage Ugaas and others because of in-depth content which he is unique for in his field as a great poet coupled with the academic work which he penned down, for example, his first play co-authoring ...

  6. Venda people - Wikipedia

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    The Venda of today are Vhangona, Takalani (Ungani), Masingo and others. Vhangona are the original inhabitants of Venda, they are also referred as Vhongwani wapo; while Masingo and others are originally from central Africa and the East African Rift, migrating across the Limpopo river during the Bantu expansion, Venda people originated from central and east Africa, just like the other South ...

  7. Imbongi - Wikipedia

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    Imbongi. An imbongi (plural iimbongi), or a Xhosa praise poet, is a member of the Xhosa community who performs ceremonial activities at important events. An imbongi is traditionally a male who recites emotive poetry, sings, explains family relationships, re-tells historical events and comments on current affairs.

  8. Hausa literature - Wikipedia

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    Hausa literature is any work written in the Hausa language. It includes poetry, prose, songwriting, music, and drama. Hausa literature includes folk literature, much of which has been transcribed, and provides a means of recording, preserving, and transmitting knowledge, especially in regard to social, psychological, spiritual, or political roles.

  9. Zakes Mda - Wikipedia

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    Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Sunday Times Fiction Prize 2001. Parents. A. P. Mda (father) Zanemvula Kizito Gatyeni "Zakes" Mda (/ ˈzɛɪks mˈdɑː /) (born 1948) is a South African novelist, poet and playwright. He has won major South African and British literary awards for his novels and plays. He is the son of politician A. P. Mda.