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Ugandan folklore includes traditional folktales and other folklore from the African country of Uganda. The convey meaning and experiences from generation to generation. [ 1 ] Traditionally, folktales instilled discipline and good behaviour that shaped societal beliefs and norms within Ugandan society.
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The creation myth of the people of Buganda, Uganda, includes a figure called Kintu, [1] who was the first person on earth, and the first man to wander the plains of Uganda alone. He has also sometimes been known as God, or the father of all people who created the first kingdoms. [2]
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Abdullah Ssekimwanyi, first Ugandan to make the Hajj; Abigaba Cuthbert Mirembe, member of Parliament; Alex Isabirye Musongola, football player and manager; Ali Fadhul, military officer; Frances Akello, member of the Uganda Legislative Council; Angelina Atyam, human rights activist; Apolo Kivebulaya, Anglican evangelist and priest; Aziz Azion ...
This is a list of African spirits as well as deities found within the traditional African religions. It also covers spirits as well as deities found within the African religions—which is mostly derived from traditional African religions. Additionally, prominent mythic figures including heroes and legendary creatures may also be included in ...
The Kiga people are believed to have their origins in Rwanda. This is mentioned in one of their folk songs - Abakiga twena tukaruga Rwanda, omu Byumba na Ruhenjere - (All of us Bakiga, we came from Rwanda, from Byumba and Ruhenjere). [5] [6] [7] Both Byumba and Ruhengeri (Ruhenjere in the folk song) are cities in present day Rwanda.
Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serpent', [2] the nominal form of kukwata, lit. 'to seize') is a legendary water-dwelling creature in Baganda folklore, said to be found in Lake Victoria of Uganda. [3] It has been described as 20–30 feet long, with dark smooth skin and a rounded head, and known to attack fishermen and boats. [4]