Volunteers in sierra leone work with their communities on projects in education and health. Krio is spoken by roughly 6,250,000 peoplenearly all sierra leone s population. The mainly hail from the countrys northern province and have a rich culture and history. Feb 21, 2019 online shopping for sierra leone from a great selection at books store. All books of the criticallyacclaimed cultures of the world series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives. This fleeting and particular interest, however, obscured two crucial processes in this small west african state. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The exslave, krio population of freetown, sierra leone an amalgam of ethnicities drawn from several parts of the african continent is a fascinating study in.
The official language of sierra leone is english, with krio a creole language derived from english widely spoken. Sierra leone has been a source of and destination for refugees. Krio texts with grammar notes and translations in english lorenso. Krio is the most widely spoken language in sierra leone and is native to the creoles who are freed slaves from britain, the united states and west indies.
Krios unique history as a creole language stems from the creation of sierra leones capital. By ade daramy for sierra leone s 55th independence anniversary, 27 april 2016. Five popular plays by iyunolu folayan osagie war and embodied memory. Sierra leone krio completed bible 20 lutheran bible. Proverbs in krio, many with english translations and explanations, from all over sierra leone. The krio of sierra leonea often erroneously called a creolea are a people with a unique tradition and history. Before the civil war, sierra leone had many writers contributing to its literature and since the end of the war the country has been in the process of rebuilding this literature. Other resources for the bible in the krio language. The cost of sierra leone s imports is considerably higher than its earnings from exports. Sierra leone translation in english krio dictionary. Temne is spoken by the temne, who make up about 30% of the population of sierra leone. English is also the medium of instruction from the first year of primary school. The krios of sierra leone includes contemporary objects from the collections of krio londoners as well as 19th century objects related to british colonial rule in sierra leone from the museums collections. Creole people are descendants of freed african american, west indian and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885.
The sierra leone creole people creole heritage organization. The krio bible effort began in 1975 with linguistic research spearheaded by lutheran bible translators missionaries and national educators and church leaders in sierra leone. Online shopping for sierra leone from a great selection at books store. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
I watched the second inauguration of the president of sierra leone, dr. The latter group bonded under the revolutionary united front sierra leone rufsl banner, and engaged the state in a civil war that lasted from 1991 to 2002. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Sierra leone krio completed bible 20 krio bible dedicated in sierra leone. Krios unique history as a creole language stems from the creation of. The complete holy bible is now available in the krio language of sierra leone. A school day for a village krio creole child of freetown, sierra leone 9781518750366 by daviesmendes, edwina and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of sierra leone. Krio is spoken by roughly 6,250,000 peoplenearly all sierra leones population. Krio is a creole language derived from english and several african languages. The krio people are descendants of freed african american, west indian, and liberated african slaves who settled in the western area of sierra leone between 1787 and about 1885. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 kriosthe descendants of slaves from the west indies, united states and britain, who overwhelmingly live in freetown. Sierra leone here are helpful tips about learning to speak in krio. It is by gods grace and faithfulness the book is now complete and available in sierra leone, she exclaimed, holding high the bible which now speaks in the common language of the nation.
Literature of sierra leone is the collection of written and spoken work, mostly fictional, from sierra leone. Krio words and phrases visit sierra leone vsl travel. The krio of sierra leoneoften erroneously called creoleare a people with a unique tradition and history. Intoductory krio language manual sierra leone peace corps project summer 1964. Koroma who is of the temri tribe was the former managing director of reliable insurance trust corporation in the country. Historic photos of sierra leone from the united nations. Click download or read online button to get sierra leone creole people including book now. Narrative of two voyages to the river sierra leone during the years 179117921793 liverpool historical studies 1 jan 2000. During their service in sierra leone, volunteers learn to speak local languages, including krio, mende, temne, mandingo. From the last quarter of the 18th century, for about 150 years, krio was mostly only a spoken language.
The public library network offers a vital service in sierra leone, providing a space where people from all walks of life can read for study, study and lifelong learning. I lived in sierra leone for many years and love this book. Krio is spoken by 97% of sierra leone s population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. Krio s unique history as a creole language stems from the creation of sierra leone s capital, freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Good news for all men krio is the national language of sierra leone. Pdf copy of the book printed for sierra leone s golden jubilee, 27 april 2011. The price of liberty by paul conton theater in sierra leone. Krio is also known as sierra leonean creole and patois. The exslave, krio population of freetown, sierra leone an amalgam of ethnicities drawn from several parts of the african continent is a fascinating study in hybridity, creolization, european cultural penetration, the retention of african cultural values, and the interface between new world returnees and autochthonous populations of west africa. Sierra leone came to world attention in the 1990s when a catastrophic civil war linked to the diamond trade was reported globally. Current news government sierra leone web peace corps in sierra leone friends of sierra leone.
Memoirs of a boy soldier by ishmael beah, the memory of love by aminatta forna, radiance of tomorrow by i. Evidence of this early nautical speech can still be found in the modern pidgin and creole languages derived from west african pidgin english. Before the civil war, sierra leone had many writers contributing to its literature and since the end of the war the country has been in the process of. Jul 19, 2003 distant voices civil war devastated sierra leone in the 1990s, and today it is the poorest country in the world. Dec 07, 2019 the sierra leone daily mail was one of the oldest newspaper s in colonial sierra leone. This informative book fills an important space on the shelves of sierra leonean history. The sierra leone creole people or krio people in the krio language is an ethnic group in sierra leone. It is mainly derived from english but has influences from other african languages yuroba for example, european languages. Worms live in swamps, and are therefore assumed to have a cold temperament. Apr 23, 2018 the learn krio is an app that teach us how to speak the krio language of sierra leone its easy to read, understand and user friendly user interface helps non krio speakers to learn the language faster and easily. While english is sierra leones sole official language, krio is far, far more widespread. Koroma dictionary of sierra leone krio finally comes as a welcome addition to the affordable series of language books published by hippocrene. In sierra leone krio, for instance, words derived from english regional dialects include padi friend, krabit stingy, and berin funeral. While english is sierra leone s sole official language, krio is far, far more widespread.
The researcher read books that discuss the first portuguese arrivals into the region, and how sierra leone got its name. You say your dad attends the sierra leone grammar school. It is mainly derived from english but has influences from other african languages yuroba for example, european languages such as french and also contains some expressions found. The krio language is spoken by 98% of sierra leones population and unites all the different ethnic groups in the country. Sierra leone s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries 370,000 sierra. Dec 29, 2005 book synopsis the exslave, krio population of freetown, sierra leone an amalgam of ethnicities drawn from several parts of the african continent is a fascinating study in hybridity, creolization, european cultural penetration, the retention of african cultural values, and the interface between new world returnees and autochthonous populations of west africa. Peace corps sierra leone, 1985 krio language 214 pages. Narrative of two voyages to the river sierra leone during the years 179117921793. I read books by the sierra leonean writer yulisa amadu maddy and i wanted to be. Black mans grave sierra leones civil war and its precursors breakout. The learn krio is an app that teach us how to speak the krio language of sierra leone its easy to read, understand and user friendly user interface helps non krio speakers to. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 kriosthe descendants of slaves from the west. Jesus the story of jesus for children links to websites containing the bible in krio sorted by popularity.
The bible society in sierra leone formally introduced the first holy bible to the large crowd gathered at the national stadium in freetown on may 28, 20. The coastal westafrican country suffered a civil war from 1991 until 2002. Proverbs from an anonymous compilation which circulated in freetown in the early 1980s. Sherbro and english book by john white, published by mendi mission press. The krio language is spoken by 98% of sierra leones population and unites all the.
Their ancestors, the first colonists of the peninsula on which freetown stands, were black people brought to africa from london, nova scotia and jamaica, and a liberated africans freed from slave ships intercepted on their way to the americas. On the one hand, while the civil war was momentous, brutal and affected all sierra leoneans, it was also just one element in the long and faltering. Sierra leone has limited rail and highway networks, which mostly serve the central and western parts of the country. Sierra leone creole people including download ebook pdf. Sierra leones national library service, the sierra leone library board sllb has 21 branches countrywide. The krio people from sierra leone have a fascinating history and also very wideranging origins from west africa, central africa and even southeast africa. Their ancestors, the first colonists of the peninsula on which freetown stands, were black people brought to africa from london, nova scotia and jamaica, and liberated africans freed from slave ships intercepted on their way to the americas. Sierra leone web proverbs in krio, compiled by peter c. Krio is spoken by 97% of sierra leones population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. The krio of west africa sierra leone s unique history, especially in the development and consolidation of british colonialism in west africa, has made it an important site of historical investigation since the 1950s. There was one between ibrahim abdullah and professor akintola wyse over the latters interpretations of sierra leone history.
A famous temne chief bai bureh launched a rebellion against the british in 1898, this was as a result of overtaxation of his. Because of their mixed african lineages they are not very different from their distant african american and west indian cousins and might therefore be considered afrodiasporans, even though they happen to be living in africa. The original portuguese name, serra lyoa lion mountains, referred to the range of hills that surrounds the harbour. New book on the krio of sierra leone the patriotic vanguard. Krio is the native language for some 300,000 kriosthe descendants of. The search for africas fighting spirit by tim butcher, a long way gone by ishmael beah, sierra leone by k. Daphne pratt presents a medley of krio folktales, original poems, proverbs and other features of the language, as well as a teaching manual on how to read and write sierra leone krio. Krio is spoken by 87% of sierra leone s population and unites the different ethnic groups in the country, especially in their trade and social interaction with each other. List of books and articles about sierra leone history. The sierra leonean creole people or krio people is an ethnic group in sierra leone. Sierra leone in krio, translation, englishkrio dictionary. Krio language sierra leone news, this is sierra leone.
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