- 1960 — The Republic of Congo gains independence from France.
- 1963 — President Fulbert Youlou of the Republic of the Congo is overthrown in a coup d'état.
- 1930 — Tom Mboya, a Kenyan independence activist and Pan-Africanist, is born.
- 1932 — Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician, is born.
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Likalama
A name given to boys reffering to a bridge.
e.g.
Likalama athire khwaya thing'ombe.
en
Likalama is in the field herding.
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Nyatiti madiere machodo chuny thum chuth.
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: The middle part of nyatiti (luo instrument) makes the best sound
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Orugoye
String
e.g.
Orugoye erathumiwa okusiva ekinthu ekiagara.
en
The string is used to tie or secure things.
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