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Kimyenyakye khulanga

Kimyenyakye khulanga are one of the three major types of Bukusu circumcision songs. These songs are performed during the khulanga circumcision ceremony that takes place the night of the day before the eve of the circumcision, and whose main purpose is to allow the initiate to invite family, neighbors and relations to their big day.  Get to know this type of circumcision songs, the lyrics and culture

Kimyenyakye sikhebo or Bukusu circumcision songs

Lyrics to enjaka khunywa makalama (Wajakoyah)

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Omwami Mwene ·

Kimyenyakye sikhebo or Bukusu circumcision songs

Lyrics to Amba Mutalya, a Bukusu circumcision song

Amba mutalya is a Bukusu circumcision song that is sung often one night before the day preceding circumcision. It is belongs to the category of Bukusu circumcision songs known as kimyenyakye khulanga or songs…

Omwami Mwene ·