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- http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LSMD000401/00001
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- Abstract:
- In this final section of MS 47754 there are various poems and love songs. The section begins with an incomplete version of ‘The Mzigo Song’ by Ali Koti, transcribed by Mohammed Kijumwa in 1936. Then, there are various shot poems transcribed by Khamis b. Mwenye Kombo, Ahmed b. Muhammed b. Ahmad al-Mambassy, Sheikh Majod b. Jabir, Muhammed bin Salim, and Mwalimu Sikujua. This short collection is followed by an interesting poem from Siu that narrates the historical events when Sultan Majid of Zanzibar took control of Pate and Siu and imprisoned King Bwana Mataka, the ruler of Siu. The unknown author of the poem blames the people of Siu for the defeat and he gives treason as the reason for the defeat. AnOther poem that follows is addressed to the people of Mombasa, called Mvita, and it is also a poem that blames the people for their defeat. This poem is not as explicit as the previous one, however it could be referring to the defeat of the Mazrui and the taking over of Mombasa by Sultan Said bin Sultan of Zanzibar. The poem is followed by a short collection of ‘Qala Shairi’ from unknown authors, and discussing general matters of life in Swahili society. Finally, the section contains a few religious poems and the last page contains an incomplete poem that praises the beauty of a woman. ( en )
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- Date of Composition is unknown
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- Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
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- Dialects: KiMvita and KiAmu
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- Poetic Form: Various
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- Extent: half volume
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- Incipit: Enda tume kasema mjumbe utumikae wala usambe kwa kime kula mtu ya mwelee
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- Donated by Mrs E. Hichens, 12 June 1945
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- See SOAS University of London manuscripts Mss 47757, 47768, 41960, 41961
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- Archival history: These scripts were purchased from Mrs Taylor by W. Hichens
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- Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Pate -- Pate Island
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- Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Tanzania -- Manyara Region -- Siu District
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- Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Mombasa County -- Mombasa
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- Scribe: Muhammed Kijumwa
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- Scribe: Khamis b. Mwenye Kombo, Ahmed b. Muhammed b. Ahmad al-Mambassy, Sheikh Majod b. Jabir, Muhammed bin Salim
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- Publication information: Harries, L. 1962. Swahili Poetry. Oxford University Press, London.
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- Publication information: Knappert, Jan. 1987. Four Centuries of Swahili Verse. Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, London.
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- Publication information: Salim, Ahmed I.1978. People of the Coast: swahili. Evans BrOthers Ltd, Nairobi. ch. 6
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- Publication information: Biersteker, A. 1996. Kijibizana. Michigan State University Press. ch. 5
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- Publication information: Abdulaziz, M.1979. Muyaka.19th century Swahili popular poetry. Kenya Literature Bureau, Nairobi. part 2
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- SOAS University of London
- Holding Location:
- Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- This item is believed to be in the public domain
- Resource Identifier:
- MS 47754 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 47754g ( SOAS manuscript number )
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