SwahiliScents
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Spreading the sweet scent of Swahili. kiSwahili tutor. English-Swahili translator. Swahili online.nDM for lessons.
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My name isn't hard to pronounce or even spell but I've had to deal with that during my childhood. My name is only "difficult" because it's Swahili
"Not to dismiss anyone’s experience, but having a ‘difficult’ name is a different experience for people of color.
… career and financial impact of 'ethnic' name (fewer interviews)
… backdrop of bias and micro-aggressions experienced every day."
“Names are an integral part of our identity and self”
… career and financial impact of 'ethnic' name (fewer interviews)
… backdrop of bias and micro-aggressions experienced every day."
“Names are an integral part of our identity and self”
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My name isn't hard to pronounce or even spell but I've had to deal with that during my childhood. My name is only "difficult" because it's Swahili
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In the 18th century "letters written by the queen of Kilwa, Sultani Fatima..show that the unrest between the inhabitants of Kilwa and the Omanis was particularly violent", here "the ‘Swahili’ ethnonym was first adopted by the coastal populations to assert their identity against the Arab interlopers"
In the later centuries, the expansion of Omani and European hegemony saw a consolidation of gender distinctions, resulting in the demotion of women from the sphere of politics, as public spaces became overwhelmingly male.
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)
Historical traditions of several pre-colonial African societies are awash with stories of titled women who played prominent roles in the continent’s political history, such as the Candaces of ancient ...
www.africanhistoryextra.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In the 18th century "letters written by the queen of Kilwa, Sultani Fatima..show that the unrest between the inhabitants of Kilwa and the Omanis was particularly violent", here "the ‘Swahili’ ethnonym was first adopted by the coastal populations to assert their identity against the Arab interlopers"
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It's almost the end of #AdoorableThursday, but I had to share these two lovely doors from the Gede ruins in Kenya! This town was occupied between the 12th and 16th centuries CE, and can boast some amazing coral stone architecture that is still visible today.
#Archaeology #EastAfrica #Swahili
#Archaeology #EastAfrica #Swahili
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's almost the end of #AdoorableThursday, but I had to share these two lovely doors from the Gede ruins in Kenya! This town was occupied between the 12th and 16th centuries CE, and can boast some amazing coral stone architecture that is still visible today.
#Archaeology #EastAfrica #Swahili
#Archaeology #EastAfrica #Swahili
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'Bride’s feet decorated with henna at a Swahili wedding' by Sarah Waiswa, contemporary Ugandan-born, Kenya-based documentary and portrait photographer #womensart
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
'Bride’s feet decorated with henna at a Swahili wedding' by Sarah Waiswa, contemporary Ugandan-born, Kenya-based documentary and portrait photographer #womensart
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These First Nations women teach people about natural medicines for healing #Manitoba
'You have to believe in medicines so they work,' says Margaret Keewatin
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
'You have to believe in medicines so they work,' says Margaret Keewatin
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
These First Nations women teach people about natural medicines for healing | CBC News
Cortney Bear and Margaret Keewatin share their knowledge with others in their communities about finding, preparing and using traditional medicines.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
These First Nations women teach people about natural medicines for healing #Manitoba
'You have to believe in medicines so they work,' says Margaret Keewatin
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
'You have to believe in medicines so they work,' says Margaret Keewatin
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Great Zimbabwe was the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe from about 11th century until the 15th century, and it was abandoned in the 17th century. It was about 3 sq miles long and housed about 10,000 people inside it's walls. They had trade links to Persian and China via the Swahili Coast.
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Great Zimbabwe was the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe from about 11th century until the 15th century, and it was abandoned in the 17th century. It was about 3 sq miles long and housed about 10,000 people inside it's walls. They had trade links to Persian and China via the Swahili Coast.
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11/6/25 PM TM
“Nakupenda is one of the most beautiful ways to say "I love you” in Swahili.
You can emphasize the word by adding "sana sana” at the end. “Sana" means "a lot."
So saying "Nakupenda sana sana" means “I love you very, very much."
“Nakupenda is one of the most beautiful ways to say "I love you” in Swahili.
You can emphasize the word by adding "sana sana” at the end. “Sana" means "a lot."
So saying "Nakupenda sana sana" means “I love you very, very much."
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
11/6/25 PM TM
“Nakupenda is one of the most beautiful ways to say "I love you” in Swahili.
You can emphasize the word by adding "sana sana” at the end. “Sana" means "a lot."
So saying "Nakupenda sana sana" means “I love you very, very much."
“Nakupenda is one of the most beautiful ways to say "I love you” in Swahili.
You can emphasize the word by adding "sana sana” at the end. “Sana" means "a lot."
So saying "Nakupenda sana sana" means “I love you very, very much."
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Hiyo inaleta maana zaidi. That makes a lot of sense. Sharing opinions in #Swahili. #LearnSwahili #SwahiliVocabulary #Languages. Click to learn more. thelanguagegarage.com/giving-opini...
Giving Opinions in Swahili
Learn vocabulary expressions for giving opinions in Swahili, for agreeing and disagreeing, and for discussing positions.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Hiyo inaleta maana zaidi. That makes a lot of sense. Sharing opinions in #Swahili. #LearnSwahili #SwahiliVocabulary #Languages. Click to learn more. thelanguagegarage.com/giving-opini...
Names
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Names
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Nahitaji kuvaa jaketi. I need to wear a jacket. #Swahili vocabulary for #fall #autumn. #LearnSwahili #Languages. Click to learn more. thelanguagegarage.com/swahili-autu...
Swahili Autumn Vocabulary
Swahili autumn vocabulary for beautiful colors, cooler weather, shorter days, warmer clothes, and a nice quiet mood.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Nahitaji kuvaa jaketi. I need to wear a jacket. #Swahili vocabulary for #fall #autumn. #LearnSwahili #Languages. Click to learn more. thelanguagegarage.com/swahili-autu...
Portuguese influence of Swahili:
Swahili - Portuguese
Bendera - Bandera. - meaning: flag
mvinyo - Vinho - meaning: wine
Meza - Mesa - meaning: table
Swahili - Portuguese
Bendera - Bandera. - meaning: flag
mvinyo - Vinho - meaning: wine
Meza - Mesa - meaning: table
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Portuguese influence of Swahili:
Swahili - Portuguese
Bendera - Bandera. - meaning: flag
mvinyo - Vinho - meaning: wine
Meza - Mesa - meaning: table
Swahili - Portuguese
Bendera - Bandera. - meaning: flag
mvinyo - Vinho - meaning: wine
Meza - Mesa - meaning: table
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Most large language models today speak only a handful of the world’s 7,000+ languages.
Across Africa, researchers & technologists are tackling this imbalance head-on — collecting ethically sourced, high-quality speech data & building AI that understands African languages.
🔗 tinyurl.com/3689x8bu
Across Africa, researchers & technologists are tackling this imbalance head-on — collecting ethically sourced, high-quality speech data & building AI that understands African languages.
🔗 tinyurl.com/3689x8bu
African languages for AI: the project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
When a language isn’t in the data, its speakers aren’t in the product – and AI cannot be safe, useful, or fair for them.
tinyurl.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Most large language models today speak only a handful of the world’s 7,000+ languages.
Across Africa, researchers & technologists are tackling this imbalance head-on — collecting ethically sourced, high-quality speech data & building AI that understands African languages.
🔗 tinyurl.com/3689x8bu
Across Africa, researchers & technologists are tackling this imbalance head-on — collecting ethically sourced, high-quality speech data & building AI that understands African languages.
🔗 tinyurl.com/3689x8bu
Majani yanabadilisha rangi
The leaves are changing color.
Miti inapendeza wakati huu wa mwaka
The trees are beautiful this time of year.
Kilima chote ni dhahabu
The whole hillside is gold.
Majani yanaanguka kutoka kwa miti
The leaves are falling off the trees.
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The leaves are changing color.
Miti inapendeza wakati huu wa mwaka
The trees are beautiful this time of year.
Kilima chote ni dhahabu
The whole hillside is gold.
Majani yanaanguka kutoka kwa miti
The leaves are falling off the trees.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Majani yanabadilisha rangi
The leaves are changing color.
Miti inapendeza wakati huu wa mwaka
The trees are beautiful this time of year.
Kilima chote ni dhahabu
The whole hillside is gold.
Majani yanaanguka kutoka kwa miti
The leaves are falling off the trees.
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The leaves are changing color.
Miti inapendeza wakati huu wa mwaka
The trees are beautiful this time of year.
Kilima chote ni dhahabu
The whole hillside is gold.
Majani yanaanguka kutoka kwa miti
The leaves are falling off the trees.
via @thelanguagegarage.bsky.social
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Somalia to introduce Swahili to its national curriculum
Somalia to introduce Swahili to its national curriculum
The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.
www.bbc.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Somalia to introduce Swahili to its national curriculum
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Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)
Historical traditions of several pre-colonial African societies are awash with stories of titled women who played prominent roles in the continent’s political history, such as the Candaces of ancient ...
www.africanhistoryextra.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Matriarchs of the East African coast: Power, Property and the changing status of Women in the Swahili world (1300-1900 CE)
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/matriarchs...
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Fall vibes~sisters Zola (meaning tranquil in Swahili), Kiara (meaning princess in Swahili and boldest), and Lulu (meaning pearl in Swahili) love playing in the rain💛
[Cr. Cincinnatti Zoo]
[Cr. Cincinnatti Zoo]
October 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Fall vibes~sisters Zola (meaning tranquil in Swahili), Kiara (meaning princess in Swahili and boldest), and Lulu (meaning pearl in Swahili) love playing in the rain💛
[Cr. Cincinnatti Zoo]
[Cr. Cincinnatti Zoo]
This is good news.
Kiswahili kitukuzwe!
Kiswahili kitukuzwe!
Somalia to introduce Swahili to its national curriculum
Somalia to introduce Swahili to its national curriculum
The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.
www.bbc.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is good news.
Kiswahili kitukuzwe!
Kiswahili kitukuzwe!
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President Mohamud says adopting Swahili 'important for our integration into the region'.
Somalia embraces Swahili to strengthen East African Community ties
President Mohamud says adopting Swahili 'important for our integration into the region'.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
President Mohamud says adopting Swahili 'important for our integration into the region'.
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“On Mayotte, settlements of Shimaore speakers (a Bantu language related to Swahili) alternate with those of Kibushi speakers (an Austronesian language that's a dialect of Malagasy).”
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/an-island-...
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/an-island-...
An island bridge in the Indian Ocean: The history of Mayotte in the French Comoros (ca. 800-1841)
The Comoros archipelago, a natural stopover between the East African coast and Madagascar, was a crossroads for travelers and seafarers from across the African and Asian continents.
www.africanhistoryextra.com
May 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“On Mayotte, settlements of Shimaore speakers (a Bantu language related to Swahili) alternate with those of Kibushi speakers (an Austronesian language that's a dialect of Malagasy).”
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/an-island-...
www.africanhistoryextra.com/p/an-island-...
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Two and a half years ago, Amali was rescued in desperate condition—thin, dehydrated, and too weak to stand. Today, this once-withdrawn calf has blossomed into a confident young leader.
Her name means 'hope' in Swahili, and she embodies it in every way: swt.bio/amali
Her name means 'hope' in Swahili, and she embodies it in every way: swt.bio/amali
May 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Two and a half years ago, Amali was rescued in desperate condition—thin, dehydrated, and too weak to stand. Today, this once-withdrawn calf has blossomed into a confident young leader.
Her name means 'hope' in Swahili, and she embodies it in every way: swt.bio/amali
Her name means 'hope' in Swahili, and she embodies it in every way: swt.bio/amali
Interesting facts about Swahili dialects
May 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Interesting facts about Swahili dialects
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