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The late 1970s.

So say the elders: Kunkombokombo nkukwan Where your umbilical cord was cut and buried, there is your home.

Where your umbilical cord was cut and buried, there is your home.

So say the elders: Chaakanza mulonga musena What created a river is a rivulet.

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So say the elders: Chito nchuzibide chilumya ntale. A river crossing that you are used to can still bring a crocodile bite.

A river crossing that you are used to can still bring a crocodile bite.

So say the elders: Bulyebulye tabulyeeti bweta aawuputa. Good things come from hard work.

Good things come from hard work.

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So say the elders: Atika maanzi aatakwe buyoleke. Once water spills you cannot gather it again.

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So say the elders: Bulwazi bulabila bukkazika moyo. A patient who eats gives hope of survival.

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So say the elders: Kuzyala kwachembele nkumwi. Somebody’s child is also your child.

Somebody’s child is also your child.

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So say the elders: Chikkede ndibbwe Only a stone is permanent.

Only a stone is permanent.

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The year 2013

So say the elders: Kalonga kayibeme nkikatola. A river with still water on the surface is the one with a very strong current underneath.

A river with still water on the surface is the one with a very strong current underneath.

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