DNA Tested Africans: August 2013

At the African Movies

African Movie of the Month

▶ LION KING - Nigerian Nollywood Movie

Part 1: http://ow.ly/nOQ9J

Part 2: http://ow.ly/nOQaM

Part 3: http://ow.ly/nOQc2

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Introduction to the Temne People by Foday Kunda

Introduction to the Temne People

By Brother Foday Kunda

DNA Tested African Descendants Facebook Group

Brother Foday learned via DNA testing that he is Temne of Sierra Leone. He has provided the following overview.

1. The name of the ethnic group is Temne.

2. Some alternate names are Temne Banta and Themne.

3. The name “Temne” comes from the root word “otem” which means, “old man”. Loosely translated, it means that the Temne nation shall grow old and live forever.

4. The Language spoken is Temne.

5. They are mainly in North and Western Sierra Leone also found in Guinea.

6. By oral Tradition the Temne claim to originate in Futa Jalon.

7. The only writings found about Temnes are from Colonialists and Missionaries.

8. Most Temnes are Muslim but day to day life is brought about in secret societies. The Poro for the men and the Bundu and Digba for the women..

9. The traditional clothing is a wrapper, Boubou, head wear and some wear additional regalia that is seen when they do there rituals in there secret societies.

10. A few Temne phrases are Seke Tope ah - hello how are you...
MoeMoe- Thank You .

11. Traditionally they eat rice with sauce, cassava leaf, sweat potato leaves, etc.

12. Sierra Leoneans in Indiana www.oslin.com .

More Temne Phrases

1. Topeh sekeh. ..........Hello/how are you?

2. N'deerai sekeh.........Good morning

3. M'peari sekeh. ..........Good afternoon

4. Panemoe. Hi (when passing by after an earlier contact)

5. Orwaw. .....................Goodbye

6. Mandeerao. .................Good night

7. Mam-pearao. ................Have a nice day

8. S'nkaneh. ......................See you.

Example:

1. Kothor topeh sekeh..... Hello brother, how are you?

2. Ya n'deerai sekeh! ........ Good morning mother.

3. Sokor m'peari sekeh! ..... Good afternoon uncle.

4. Thara mandeerao! ......... Good night sister.

5. Mam-Pearao n'theneh! ..... Have a nice day aunt.

From https://www.facebook.com/LetsLearnOurLanguages/posts/525685350820510?notif_t=notify_me

To learn more about Temne and join fellow DNA Tested Descendants of Sierra Leone, please join us on facebook http://ow.ly/nZVIP .

Love Under the Kola Nut Tree By Esther Lamnyam of Cameroon

Book of the Month

A modern day near tragedy in the USA caused some MAJOR ancient African teachings from Maya Sophia, a Queen and Priestess of Malah (Africa). She taught about healing from pain, relationships and reconnecting. She even taught about the power of sensual energy and how it brings life back into a man. Her method is through the HEALING CIRCLE. You do NOT want to miss out on this book! Get an autographed copy from the author directly! Here is the link ...just scroll down to the book. http://estherlamnyam.com/products/coaching-products/

About the Author

Esther Lamnyam was born in Cameroon. She has a Graduate degree in Management of Information Systems from The University of Akron, Ohio and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Spelman College, Atlanta GA. She is certified as: an IBM Certified Lotus Domino System Administrator, Novell Administrator; Iridologist, Herbal Counselor, and Usui Reiki healer First Degree. She works as an IT Systems Engineer. She has written more than a hundred poems and a collection of fables and folktales from her tribe (some featured in her novel). She enjoys writing and her earliest recollection of writing is in fourth grade. Her goal is to make a difference in people’s lives through books, motivational speaking, coaching and workshops. Interests and hobbies include reading, writing, alternative therapies, traveling, mentoring, coaching, and playing soccer. She lives in Bowie, MD.

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We Need to Remember Our Elders

ACRO believes that the leadership and guidance of our Elders is crucially needed. In order for ACRO to be instrumental in helping to meet this need the input of our members is greatly needed.

As Elder Esther Lamnyam, the amazing author of Love Under the Kola Nut Tree, has said "We all need community.. [it] brings out our gifts! ...for the [empowerment of the] community."

Please ACRO Community Share Your Thoughts On the subject of Elders! A few questions to kick-start the process. Some questions came from the "BC Elders Communications Society" http://www.bcelders.com/ .

1. What makes an Elder?

2. What are the qualifications to be an Elder?

3. What role(s) should Elders play in the home, community, etc.?

4. Do you have to be a certain age to be an elder?

5. Can both men and women be elders?

6. Is the role of an Elder the same everywhere you go across the country?

7. Has the role of Elders changed over time?

8. How can ACRO get the Elders more involved?

9. How can ACRO develop and strengthen connections between Elders and youth?

10. How can ACRO assist in celebrating our Elders?"

ACRO, looks forward to publishing your responses in future newsletters as we continue this dialogue and begin establishing our own community Elder Councils.

Hetepu (peace and blessings)

Arnna Williams and Yvette Toko