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How to ask a riddle in Bukusu: Details of an ancient oral African art form that’s a tradition still practiced today

How to ask a riddle in Bukusu. Details of an oral art form that’s akin to a mental dance between the person who asks the brainteaser (the caller) and their audience (the respondent). How to ask a riddle in Bukusu – steps and cues Practice with this example  Caller: Namunayii_ (Riddle_) Respondent: Kwichee! (Riddle come!) […]

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Kiminayi: 70+ popular Bukusu riddles best for kids and kids at heart – unwind with fun brain teasers, find answers to, and translation of common Bukusu riddles

Riddles have been termed the most important African oral art form. Discover, have fun and learn with our growing list of Bukusu riddles – kiminayi

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