Libongobongo is a Luhya word from the Bukusu which is a honorable title used to refer to an accomplished woman, often a leader in her field, elected official or holder of public office. It is the feminie equivalent in meaning to omwami.
Type: Noun
Plural: Kamabongobongo.
Synonyms of libongobongo
- Wa Lukhaye
- Omukhaye
Beyond the everyday: Meaning of libongobongo in Luhya and Bukusu culture
- Want to know past and present accomplished women of mulembe? Meet them here: Meet Kamabongobongo – the Leading women of Mulembe
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