I’m really happy to finally be able to share a project I’ve been working on for a long time. The video above is a short documentary about the women’s courtyard pounding tradition in Mamprugu. I initially began this project as a language learning exercise. Heidi and I interviewed our friend Talata James and then transcribed […]
Mampruli Proverb #3056 – Gone too far
Flour has gone too far for sowing.
Muslims Mark the End of Ramadan
Yesterday was Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. In Nalerigu, the tradition is for all the Muslims to gather on the east side of town for prayer in the morning. It’s a big event and everyone wears their “Sunday Best.” I went this year to observe and get some shots. My […]
The Soothsayer’s Flute
I was just looking for a flute when I entered the man’s courtyard and couldn’t have anticipated
Yalayala n su gyaari.
Separation owns welcome.
Field Trip to a Fishing Village
As part of my ongoing Mampruli visual dictionary project, Trey and I took a field trip to the village of Nasia on the Nasia River. The village is on the southern edge of Mamprugu, the Mamprusi Kingdom, and its chief happens to be my language tutor Jangdoo’s uncle. Jangdoo let his uncle know of our […]
Alibarika bii nin gaari biisi kɔbga.
A child of blessing is better than a hundred children.
A Historic Meeting of Ancient Relatives
William & Dr. Peter Van Dingenen orchestrate a meeting between two of the highest ranking chiefs of the Mamprusi and Mossi peoples.
Bunkurigu n teebri bumpaalli gbinni.
“An old thing supports the bottom of a new thing.” – A Mamprusi Proverb that refers to the imagery of a grandparent holding a grandchild on his knees. The old supports the new.